Tides Today & Tomorrow in Bay Head, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Bay Head, NJ.
Next low tide : in 3h 18m at 12:26 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 6:42 pm (0.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8532715
Common Questions About Tides

Bay Head, NJ Tides - Feb 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:210.41:430.47:31-0.37:56-0.47:055:14Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri2:160.32:380.38:27-0.18:48-0.27:045:15First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:110.33:330.39:290.09:45-0.17:035:17First Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:040.34:270.310:350.110:450.07:025:18First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:580.35:230.311:390.111:430.17:015:19First Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:540.36:230.312:370.17:005:20Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:520.37:210.312:370.11:280.06:595:21Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:460.38:140.31:270.02:150.06:575:23Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:330.38:590.32:130.02:59-0.16:565:24Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:150.39:410.32:570.03:41-0.16:555:25Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:530.310:200.33:41-0.14:21-0.16:545:26Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:300.310:570.34:23-0.14:59-0.26:535:27Full Moon12Mon
13Tue11:040.311:330.35:03-0.15:35-0.26:525:28Full Moon13Tue
14Wed11:370.35:41-0.16:08-0.16:505:30Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:090.312:100.36:160.06:38-0.16:495:31Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:430.312:450.36:510.07:080.06:485:32Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat1:210.31:250.37:280.17:400.06:465:33Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun2:040.32:140.38:120.18:210.16:455:34Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:540.33:100.39:130.29:190.16:445:36Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:490.34:110.310:280.210:360.16:425:37Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:490.35:180.311:410.111:500.06:415:38Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:570.36:300.312:450.06:405:39Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:060.47:380.312:56-0.11:43-0.26:385:40Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:080.48:370.31:55-0.22:38-0.36:375:41Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:030.49:300.42:52-0.33:30-0.46:355:42New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:550.410:210.43:48-0.44:21-0.56:345:44New Moon26Mon
27Tue10:450.411:110.44:42-0.55:10-0.56:325:45New Moon27Tue
28Wed11:350.45:33-0.55:57-0.56:315:46Waxing Crescent28Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8532715)

Common Questions About Bay Head, NJ Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Bay Head, NJ today?

Slack tide in Bay Head, NJ is approximately 3:34 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 Bay Head, NJ?

Bay Head, NJ is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 Bay Head, 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 Bay Head, NJ?

Tide predictions for Bay Head, 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 Bay Head, NJ?

Tide data for Bay Head, NJ is sourced from NOAA Station #8532715. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8532715.

What is the moon phase in Bay Head, NJ tonight?

Tonight the moon over Bay Head, NJ is Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). This places Bay Head, 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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