Tides Today & Tomorrow in South Amboy, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in South Amboy, NJ.
Next low tide : in 23m at 4:23 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:196.58:515.12:21-0.83:09-1.27:204:40New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:126.39:475.13:14-0.83:57-1.27:204:41Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:075.910:455.04:06-0.64:45-1.07:204:42Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:025.611:415.04:58-0.35:34-0.77:204:43Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:565.25:550.16:25-0.47:204:44First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:344.912:494.86:570.47:19-0.17:204:45First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:254.81:404.48:020.68:130.17:204:46First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:144.82:324.19:050.69:050.37:204:47First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:064.73:293.910:020.59:550.37:204:48Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:004.84:273.810:520.410:420.37:204:49Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun4:524.85:213.911:390.311:270.37:194:50Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:395.06:084.012:240.17:194:51Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:225.16:514.212:110.21:080.07:194:52Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:005.27:314.212:560.21:50-0.17:184:53Full Moon14Wed
15Thu7:375.28:104.31:390.12:30-0.27:184:54Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:125.18:484.22:210.13:07-0.37:184:55Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:465.09:254.22:590.13:41-0.37:174:56Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:194.910:034.33:360.14:13-0.27:174:57Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:564.810:434.34:120.24:44-0.17:164:59Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:384.611:284.54:510.35:160.07:165:00Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:274.45:370.45:560.17:155:01Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:164.612:224.26:390.56:490.27:145:02Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:084.81:214.07:550.57:570.27:145:03Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:065.02:273.99:100.49:090.17:135:04Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:125.23:424.010:170.010:16-0.17:125:06Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:225.54:544.211:17-0.311:18-0.47:125:07Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:265.85:564.612:14-0.77:115:08Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:226.16:514.912:16-0.71:08-1.07:105:09New Moon28Wed
29Thu7:146.37:435.21:14-0.92:00-1.37:095:10New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:056.38:345.32:09-1.02:49-1.47:085:12New Moon30Fri
31Sat8:546.19:255.33:01-1.03:34-1.47:075:13Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 7:20 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 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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