Tides Today & Tomorrow in South Amboy, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in South Amboy, NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:04 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 21m at 10:18 pm (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531232
Common Questions About Tides

South Amboy, NJ Tides - Oct 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:395.36:475.812:460.512:530.76:536:40Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:195.87:286.01:270.31:400.46:546:38New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:576.18:086.12:070.12:270.16:556:36New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:366.48:506.02:47-0.13:14-0.16:566:35New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:176.69:345.83:28-0.14:01-0.16:576:33Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:016.610:235.54:09-0.14:480.06:586:31Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:526.511:205.24:510.15:380.26:596:30Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:516.35:380.46:340.57:006:28Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:245.012:556.06:330.77:410.87:016:27First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:314.81:595.97:441.08:550.87:026:25First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:364.83:035.79:051.110:030.77:036:24First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:414.94:085.710:171.011:020.57:046:22Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:475.25:115.711:200.811:530.37:056:20Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:475.56:075.812:140.57:066:19Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:375.86:555.912:390.11:030.37:086:17Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:216.17:385.91:220.01:500.27:096:16Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:006.28:195.82:030.02:350.27:106:14Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:386.28:585.62:420.13:180.27:116:13Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:146.19:385.33:190.33:590.37:126:11Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:505.910:205.03:550.54:370.57:136:10Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:275.711:044.74:290.75:160.77:146:09Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:065.411:544.45:031.05:551.07:156:07Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:525.15:381.36:411.37:166:06Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:484.212:445.06:201.67:381.47:176:04Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:424.21:384.97:161.88:441.57:196:03Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:344.21:314.87:331.88:461.36:205:02Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:274.32:264.98:451.79:371.06:215:00Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:214.63:245.19:441.310:230.76:224:59Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:135.04:215.310:370.911:050.46:234:58Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:015.55:125.511:260.511:470.16:244:56Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri5:446.05:585.712:150.16:254:55New Moon31Fri
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 1:41 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 South Amboy, NJ?

South Amboy, NJ is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 (7% 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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