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 1h 42m 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 - Feb 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:445.710:165.23:49-0.94:17-1.27:065:14Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:345.311:075.14:37-0.54:59-0.87:055:15Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:244.911:564.95:26-0.25:42-0.47:045:17Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:154.46:190.26:290.07:035:18First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:444.71:054.17:200.57:210.47:025:19First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:324.51:563.88:250.78:190.67:015:20First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:224.42:533.69:270.79:170.77:005:21First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:194.43:553.610:230.610:110.66:595:23Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:194.44:543.711:120.411:020.56:585:24Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:144.65:453.911:580.211:490.36:575:25Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:004.86:294.212:410.06:555:26Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:405.07:084.412:340.11:23-0.26:545:28Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:165.17:454.51:190.02:02-0.36:535:29Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:505.28:204.62:01-0.12:38-0.46:525:30Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:235.18:544.72:40-0.23:12-0.56:505:31Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:575.09:294.83:18-0.23:43-0.46:495:32Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:334.810:084.93:56-0.24:13-0.36:485:34Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:154.610:524.94:35-0.14:45-0.26:475:35Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:054.411:445.05:200.15:230.06:455:36Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:034.16:180.36:150.26:445:37Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:415.01:054.07:330.57:290.36:425:38Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:445.02:133.98:520.48:520.36:415:39Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:535.13:294.010:010.110:050.16:405:41Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:075.34:424.311:02-0.211:08-0.36:385:42Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:135.65:444.811:57-0.66:375:43Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:095.96:375.212:07-0.612:48-0.96:355:44New Moon26Thu
27Fri6:596.17:265.51:02-0.81:37-1.16:345:45New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:466.18:125.71:54-1.02:23-1.26:325:46New Moon28Sat
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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