Tides Today & Tomorrow in South Amboy, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in South Amboy, NJ.
Next low tide : 5:13 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 20m at 10:59 am (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531232
Common Questions About Tides

South Amboy, NJ Tides - Feb 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:045.012:164.56:290.16:44-0.17:065:14Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:595.11:164.27:430.37:520.07:055:16Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:585.12:214.08:570.29:020.07:045:17Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:045.23:334.010:050.010:09-0.17:035:18Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:135.34:454.211:06-0.311:10-0.37:025:19Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:175.55:474.512:02-0.57:015:21Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:125.76:404.812:07-0.512:54-0.87:005:22New Moon7Fri
8Sat7:025.87:295.01:01-0.61:44-0.96:595:23New Moon8Sat
9Sun7:485.88:155.11:53-0.72:29-1.06:585:24New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:325.79:005.02:40-0.63:11-1.06:565:25New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:165.49:435.03:24-0.53:49-0.86:555:27Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:595.110:274.84:05-0.34:24-0.56:545:28Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:444.711:114.74:460.04:59-0.26:535:29Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:294.311:544.55:280.35:350.16:515:30Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:164.06:160.66:150.46:505:31First Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:384.41:033.77:150.97:060.76:495:33First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:234.31:553.58:220.98:080.96:485:34First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:134.22:533.59:250.99:120.96:465:35First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:124.33:573.510:220.710:110.76:455:36Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu4:154.44:563.811:120.411:030.56:435:37Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:104.75:464.111:580.111:520.26:425:39Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:565.16:294.412:43-0.26:415:40Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:385.47:084.712:39-0.11:25-0.46:395:41Full Moon23Sun
24Mon7:175.57:475.01:26-0.42:06-0.76:385:42Full Moon24Mon
25Tue7:575.68:275.22:11-0.62:45-0.86:365:43Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:385.59:095.42:56-0.73:23-0.86:355:44Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:225.49:555.53:40-0.74:01-0.86:335:45Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:115.110:465.54:26-0.64:40-0.66:325:47Waning Gibbous28Fri
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 2:06 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 14% 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 Waxing Crescent (14% 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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