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 2h 46m at 4:18 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 10:05 am (5.8 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 - Nov 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:385.44:005.610:150.510:400.06:264:54Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:375.84:575.711:100.211:27-0.26:274:53Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:286.25:485.812:010.06:294:52Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:146.46:345.712:11-0.312:51-0.16:304:51Full Moon4Wed
5Thu6:566.57:195.612:55-0.21:39-0.26:314:50Full Moon5Thu
6Fri7:376.48:035.41:39-0.12:25-0.16:324:49Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:176.28:475.12:210.13:080.06:334:47Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:585.99:344.83:010.43:500.36:344:46Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:415.610:244.53:400.74:310.66:364:45Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:285.311:184.34:181.05:150.86:374:44Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:205.05:001.36:041.16:384:43Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:124.212:124.85:501.57:021.26:394:42Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:044.21:034.76:551.78:011.26:404:42Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:534.31:534.68:061.78:541.16:414:41Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:444.52:444.69:081.59:410.96:434:40Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:344.83:394.610:021.210:240.66:444:39Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:225.14:324.810:510.811:040.46:454:38Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:065.55:204.911:380.511:440.36:464:37Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:475.96:045.012:240.26:474:37New Moon19Thu
20Fri6:266.26:475.112:260.11:12-0.16:484:36New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:076.47:315.11:090.02:00-0.26:494:35New Moon21Sat
22Sun7:506.58:185.01:560.02:49-0.36:514:35New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:386.49:114.92:430.03:37-0.36:524:34Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:326.210:104.83:320.14:26-0.26:534:34Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:326.011:154.74:240.25:190.06:544:33Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:365.75:220.56:190.16:554:33First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:194.812:375.56:320.77:220.16:564:32First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:185.01:365.37:470.78:240.16:574:32First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:175.22:345.28:570.69:210.06:584:31First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:155.43:345.09:590.410:12-0.16:594:31Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 7:11 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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