Tides Today & Tomorrow in South Amboy, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in South Amboy, NJ.
Next low tide : 8:30 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 14m at 2:01 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531232
Common Questions About Tides

South Amboy, NJ Tides - Oct 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:135.98:245.72:190.42:380.46:536:39New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:485.98:595.52:570.43:190.46:546:37New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:215.99:335.43:330.43:570.56:556:36New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:545.810:075.24:060.54:350.66:566:34Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:275.710:445.04:380.75:120.76:576:33Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:065.611:304.85:100.85:510.86:586:31Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:555.55:451.06:381.06:596:29Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:274.712:525.56:311.17:401.17:006:28First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:284.71:535.67:391.28:511.07:026:26First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:294.92:555.79:021.29:580.77:036:25First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:335.14:015.810:160.910:570.37:046:23Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:395.55:066.111:190.411:51-0.17:056:21Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:416.06:066.312:160.07:066:20Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:366.57:016.612:42-0.41:11-0.37:076:18Full Moon14Tue
15Wed7:286.97:526.61:32-0.72:05-0.67:086:17Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:177.18:426.62:22-0.82:59-0.77:096:15Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:057.19:336.33:12-0.83:50-0.77:106:14Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:556.910:256.04:00-0.64:40-0.57:116:12Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:476.511:205.74:47-0.35:29-0.17:126:11Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:416.15:340.26:200.27:136:09Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:185.312:375.86:230.67:160.67:146:08Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:155.11:325.57:191.08:170.97:166:07Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:104.92:245.28:231.39:181.07:176:05Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:034.93:175.19:271.410:141.07:186:04Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:564.94:115.010:251.311:020.87:196:02Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:505.04:065.010:161.110:450.76:205:01Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:415.34:555.111:030.811:260.56:215:00Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:255.55:395.311:470.66:224:59Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:055.86:195.312:050.412:290.46:234:57New Moon29Wed
30Thu6:425.96:575.412:440.31:120.36:254:56New Moon30Thu
31Fri7:176.07:335.31:220.31:540.26:264:55New 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 5:15 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places South Amboy, NJ in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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