Tides Today & Tomorrow in Brandywine Shoal Light, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Brandywine Shoal Light, NJ.
Next low tide : in 2h 58m at 11:06 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:02 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8555889
Common Questions About Tides

Brandywine Shoal Light, NJ Tides - Sep 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:315.012:565.16:370.87:031.06:287:32Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri1:114.71:385.07:160.97:501.16:297:31First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:544.52:235.07:581.08:421.26:307:29First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:434.33:155.08:461.19:381.36:317:28First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:394.14:135.19:391.110:371.26:327:26First Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:414.15:125.310:361.011:371.16:327:25Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:434.36:115.611:360.86:337:23Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:414.57:065.912:350.812:340.66:347:21Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:354.97:586.11:280.51:300.36:357:20Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:265.38:486.32:170.22:230.06:367:18Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:155.69:386.43:04-0.13:15-0.26:377:17Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:045.910:286.33:49-0.34:07-0.36:387:15Full Moon12Mon
13Tue10:536.111:186.14:35-0.35:00-0.36:397:13Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:436.25:22-0.35:55-0.16:407:12Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:095.812:366.26:11-0.16:530.16:417:10Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri1:035.41:316.17:030.17:550.46:417:09Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:015.02:305.97:590.49:010.66:427:07Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:044.73:345.79:000.610:090.86:437:05Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:124.54:415.610:030.811:170.96:447:04Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:194.55:455.511:080.96:457:02Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:214.66:435.612:200.812:100.86:467:01Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:154.87:335.61:140.71:060.76:476:59Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:015.08:175.72:000.61:550.66:486:57Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:435.18:575.62:390.52:390.56:496:56New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:215.38:355.62:140.52:180.55:505:54New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:575.39:115.42:460.52:560.55:515:53New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:315.49:465.33:170.53:330.55:515:51New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:065.410:225.03:480.64:100.65:525:49Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu10:415.410:594.84:200.74:490.85:535:48Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:185.311:374.64:550.85:300.95:545:46Waxing Crescent30Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8555889)

Common Questions About Brandywine Shoal Light, NJ Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Brandywine Shoal Light, NJ today?

Slack tide in Brandywine Shoal Light, NJ is approximately 2:04 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 Brandywine Shoal Light, NJ?

Brandywine Shoal Light, 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 Brandywine Shoal Light, 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 Brandywine Shoal Light, NJ?

Tide predictions for Brandywine Shoal Light, 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 Brandywine Shoal Light, NJ?

Tide data for Brandywine Shoal Light, NJ is sourced from NOAA Station #8555889. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8555889.

What is the moon phase in Brandywine Shoal Light, NJ tonight?

Tonight the moon over Brandywine Shoal Light, NJ is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Brandywine Shoal Light, 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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