Tides Today & Tomorrow in Atlantic City, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Atlantic City, NJ.
Next low tide : in 27m at 8:29 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:354.49:494.43:240.43:400.66:257:30Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:084.410:244.23:550.54:170.76:267:28Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:444.411:024.04:280.65:000.96:277:27Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:254.411:453.85:060.75:491.06:287:25Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:124.45:510.76:441.16:297:24Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:363.71:054.56:420.87:451.16:297:22Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:363.62:084.57:410.88:521.06:307:20Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:483.73:194.78:480.710:000.76:317:19Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:013.94:274.99:590.511:000.46:327:17Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:044.25:265.211:040.211:550.16:337:16Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:004.66:225.412:03-0.16:347:14Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:545.07:165.512:46-0.21:00-0.36:357:12New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:465.38:085.51:36-0.41:54-0.56:367:11New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:365.58:575.42:23-0.52:46-0.56:377:09New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:255.69:465.13:09-0.53:37-0.46:387:07Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:145.510:364.83:55-0.34:30-0.16:397:06Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:065.311:304.44:440.05:260.26:407:04Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:005.05:370.36:260.56:407:03First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:264.012:554.76:320.77:250.86:417:01First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:243.81:534.57:290.98:261.06:426:59First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:263.62:554.48:291.19:281.06:436:58First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:323.63:564.39:311.210:241.06:446:56Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:303.74:484.410:291.111:130.96:456:54Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:173.94:344.410:191.010:550.85:465:53Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:004.15:164.511:050.811:340.65:475:51Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:404.35:574.611:480.75:485:50Full Moon26Tue
27Wed6:184.56:354.612:100.512:280.65:495:48Full Moon27Wed
28Thu6:554.67:124.512:440.41:060.55:505:46Full Moon28Thu
29Fri7:304.77:484.41:170.41:420.55:515:45Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:034.88:224.31:480.42:180.55:525:43Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 11:49 am — 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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