Tides Today & Tomorrow in Brandywine Shoal Light, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Brandywine Shoal Light, NJ.
Next low tide : in 5h 44m at 7:30 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 1:54 pm (5.3 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 - Dec 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:434.112:575.26:320.57:290.36:594:39Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:424.31:575.07:360.58:250.27:004:38Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:444.53:014.98:430.49:210.17:014:38Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:464.94:054.89:510.310:17-0.17:024:38Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:465.35:074.710:570.111:11-0.27:034:38Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:425.76:064.712:00-0.17:044:38Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:366.07:014.712:04-0.312:58-0.37:054:38Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:276.27:544.612:55-0.41:52-0.47:064:38New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:176.28:454.51:45-0.42:43-0.47:074:38New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:066.19:354.42:34-0.43:33-0.37:074:38New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:555.910:244.33:22-0.34:21-0.27:084:38Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:425.711:134.14:100.05:100.07:094:38Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:295.44:590.25:590.27:104:38Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:034.012:175.05:510.46:480.37:114:38Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:533.91:064.76:450.77:360.47:114:39First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:453.91:574.47:420.88:230.57:124:39First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:394.02:514.28:410.99:090.67:134:39First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:324.13:464.09:400.99:540.57:134:40First Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:234.34:403.910:370.810:400.57:144:40Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:114.55:313.911:320.711:250.47:144:40Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:574.86:193.912:220.57:154:41Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:405.07:043.912:080.31:080.47:154:41Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:225.27:483.912:510.21:510.27:164:42Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:045.38:304.01:330.12:310.17:164:42Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:455.49:134.02:14-0.13:120.07:174:43Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:285.59:574.12:56-0.13:53-0.17:174:43Full Moon26Sat
27Sun10:125.510:444.13:41-0.14:37-0.17:184:44Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:585.411:324.24:29-0.15:23-0.27:184:45Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:475.35:21-0.16:11-0.27:184:45Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:244.412:395.06:190.07:02-0.27:184:46Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:204.51:364.77:210.17:49-0.27:194:47Third Quarter31Thu
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 10:42 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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