Tides Today & Tomorrow in Brandywine Shoal Light, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Brandywine Shoal Light, NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:16 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 00m at 2:12 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8555889
Common Questions About Tides

Brandywine Shoal Light, NJ Tides - Apr 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:054.810:195.43:53-0.13:580.05:456:23Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:464.611:015.44:350.04:370.15:446:24Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:314.411:485.45:220.15:220.25:426:25Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:234.16:150.36:140.35:406:26Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:435.31:234.07:160.47:150.55:396:27First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:475.22:333.98:250.58:240.55:376:28First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:585.13:474.09:360.59:370.55:366:29First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:125.24:564.410:440.310:490.35:346:30Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:195.35:574.811:440.111:550.05:336:31Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:195.46:505.212:37-0.15:316:32Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:125.57:395.612:54-0.31:24-0.35:306:32Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:025.58:255.91:47-0.52:07-0.45:286:33Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:485.39:096.02:36-0.52:48-0.45:276:34Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:325.19:515.93:22-0.53:28-0.25:256:35Full Moon14Mon
15Tue10:164.810:335.74:07-0.34:080.05:246:36Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:594.611:155.54:52-0.14:490.25:226:37Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:444.311:595.25:380.25:330.55:216:38Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:314.06:270.56:200.85:206:39Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:475.01:233.87:200.77:131.05:186:40Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:404.72:203.78:160.98:111.15:176:41Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:384.63:213.79:131.09:121.15:156:42Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:394.54:193.910:080.910:131.05:146:43Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:364.65:114.210:570.811:090.85:136:44Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:284.65:574.511:410.75:116:45Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:144.76:384.812:010.612:210.55:106:46Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:584.87:175.212:470.412:590.35:096:47Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:394.88:555.41:300.22:350.26:077:48New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:204.89:345.73:110.03:120.16:067:49New Moon28Mon
29Tue10:014.710:155.83:53-0.13:500.06:057:50New Moon29Tue
30Wed10:454.610:585.94:36-0.14:310.06:047:51Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 5:14 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 36% 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 (36% 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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