Tides Today & Tomorrow in South Amboy, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in South Amboy, NJ.
Next low tide : in 6h 04m at 4:01 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 9:44 pm (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531232
Common Questions About Tides

South Amboy, NJ Tides - Jan 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:275.711:055.14:28-0.45:05-0.87:204:40Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:245.45:23-0.25:55-0.67:204:41First Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:035.212:205.16:250.16:50-0.47:204:42First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:585.21:174.77:360.37:51-0.37:204:43First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:545.22:154.48:460.38:51-0.17:204:44First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:525.23:184.29:510.29:50-0.17:204:45Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:545.24:234.210:490.010:45-0.17:204:46Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:535.35:234.311:42-0.111:36-0.17:204:47Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:465.46:144.412:33-0.37:204:48Full Moon9Sat
10Sun6:335.57:014.512:25-0.11:20-0.47:204:49Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:165.57:454.61:13-0.12:05-0.47:194:50Full Moon11Mon
12Tue7:565.48:274.61:59-0.12:45-0.47:194:51Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:365.29:094.52:41-0.13:23-0.47:194:52Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:145.09:514.53:210.03:57-0.37:184:53Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:534.710:344.43:580.24:30-0.17:184:54Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:324.511:164.34:360.45:020.17:184:55Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:124.211:584.35:150.65:350.37:174:56Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon11:554.06:010.86:130.47:174:57Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:404.312:413.86:590.97:010.67:164:58Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:234.41:313.68:080.98:030.77:165:00Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:114.52:293.59:140.89:070.67:155:01Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:094.63:373.610:140.510:070.47:145:02Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:124.94:433.811:090.111:030.17:145:03Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:105.35:404.212:00-0.37:135:04Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:035.76:304.612:51-0.77:125:06New Moon25Mon
26Tue6:516.07:194.912:51-0.61:40-1.07:125:07New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:396.28:075.21:44-0.92:27-1.37:115:08New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:276.28:575.42:36-1.03:12-1.47:105:09Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:176.09:485.53:26-1.03:56-1.47:095:10Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:095.610:425.54:16-0.94:40-1.27:085:12Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun11:045.211:385.45:08-0.65:27-0.97:075:13Waxing Crescent31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8531232)

Common Questions About South Amboy, NJ Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in South Amboy, NJ today?

Slack tide in South Amboy, NJ is approximately 6:52 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 South Amboy, NJ?

South Amboy, NJ is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% 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 near their weekly maximum.

What datum are South Amboy, 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 South Amboy, NJ?

Tide predictions for South Amboy, 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 South Amboy, NJ?

Tide data for South Amboy, NJ is sourced from NOAA Station #8531232. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8531232.

What is the moon phase in South Amboy, NJ tonight?

Tonight the moon over South Amboy, NJ is Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). This places South Amboy, NJ in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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