Tides Today & Tomorrow in Atlantic City, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Atlantic City, NJ.
Next low tide : 9:51 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 49m at 3:10 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8534720
Common Questions About Tides

Atlantic City, NJ Tides - Feb 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:204.44:513.510:54-0.410:50-0.77:055:17Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:174.85:483.811:49-0.811:48-1.07:045:18Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:135.06:434.112:41-1.17:035:19Full Moon3Fri
4Sat7:065.17:354.312:43-1.21:30-1.37:025:20Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:565.18:254.51:36-1.32:16-1.37:015:21Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:444.99:154.52:27-1.23:03-1.27:005:23Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:344.610:074.43:20-1.03:52-1.06:595:24Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:254.211:004.24:15-0.74:43-0.76:585:25Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:183.711:554.05:13-0.45:35-0.46:575:26Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:123.36:13-0.16:28-0.16:565:27Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:513.81:103.07:140.27:240.16:555:28Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:533.72:172.88:200.48:240.26:535:30Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:563.63:212.89:240.49:230.36:525:31Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:533.74:162.910:190.310:160.26:515:32Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:413.85:033.011:080.211:030.16:505:33Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:263.95:483.211:510.011:480.06:495:34Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:084.06:293.312:30-0.16:475:35New Moon17Fri
18Sat6:474.17:073.512:29-0.21:05-0.36:465:36New Moon18Sat
19Sun7:244.27:423.61:07-0.21:38-0.36:455:38New Moon19Sun
20Mon7:584.18:163.71:43-0.32:09-0.36:435:39New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:314.08:483.72:17-0.22:39-0.36:425:40Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:043.89:223.82:52-0.13:11-0.26:415:41Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:393.69:593.83:300.03:46-0.26:395:42Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:183.510:423.84:150.14:27-0.16:385:43Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:043.311:333.85:070.25:140.06:375:44First Quarter25Sat
26Sun11:583.16:050.36:080.06:355:45First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:313.91:043.07:110.37:110.06:345:46First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:413.92:223.18:240.28:23-0.16:325:48First Quarter28Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8534720)

Common Questions About Atlantic City, NJ Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Atlantic City, NJ today?

Slack tide in Atlantic City, NJ is approximately 6:30 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Atlantic City, NJ?

Atlantic City, NJ is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Atlantic City, NJ tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Atlantic City, NJ?

Tide predictions for Atlantic City, NJ come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Atlantic City, NJ?

Tide data for Atlantic City, NJ is sourced from NOAA Station #8534720. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8534720.

What is the moon phase in Atlantic City, NJ tonight?

Tonight the moon over Atlantic City, NJ is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Atlantic City, NJ in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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