Gloucester City tides today
- Tide now 6.5 ft ↓ falling · low 11:04 pm (0.7 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:30–5:30 pm good day · 7/10
- Wind · air 5 mph · 65 °F from the S, gusts 7 · overcast
- Sun 7:25 am–6:03 pm 10 h 38 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:38 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:38 pm
- Pressure 30.37 inHg steady · falling tomorrow
- Coefficient 73 average coefficient · spring tides Oct 26–28
- Major solunar period 1:35–3:35 am today's activity: medium
Today in Gloucester City there are high tides at 3:26 am (6.0 ft) and 3:40 pm (7.1 ft) and low tides at 10:14 am and 11:04 pm. Tide coefficient 73. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:04 pm. The sun rises at 7:25 am and sets at 6:03 pm: 10 h 38 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:38 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:35 am to 3:35 am and from 2:07 pm to 4:07 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. There's a light breeze from the south (5 mph). Overcast, 65 °F.
Fishing in Gloucester City today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 3:40 pm, coefficient 72
- Major period 2:07–4:07 pm
- Steady pressure (30.36 inHg) and almost no wind
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 73 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:40 pm to 4:10 pm, combines the 3:40 pm high tide and a major period. Also worth a try from 2:30 am to 3:40 am, with the 3:26 am high tide and a major period, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, with the 10:14 am low tide and moonset, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: striped bass, summer flounder, longfin inshore squid and spot. October is one of the months when these are seen most: summer flounder and longfin inshore squid. What you can catch
Tides in Gloucester City
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:26 am 6.0 ft · coef. 73
- ▼ Low tide 10:14 am 0.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 3:40 pm 7.1 ft · coef. 72
- ▼ Next low tide 11:04 pm 0.7 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 6 h 11 min to low tide at 11:04 pm.
Tide coefficient 73 for the 3:26 am high tide and 72 for the 3:40 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 6.5 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on May 17 (7.5 ft) and the lowest, on December 30 (-0.3 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 9 to 11 (coefficient 79, 6.7 ft range). The smallest, from October 3 to 4 (coefficient 61, 5.6 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:25 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 3:26 am · 6.0 ft | Low tide 10:14 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 3:40 pm · 7.1 ft | Low tide 11:04 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 73 | 91% | Major periods 1:35 am · 2:07 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:26 am · 6:02 pm | High tide 4:17 am · 5.8 ft | Low tide 11:04 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 4:32 pm · 7.0 ft | Low tide 11:58 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 71 | 84% | Major periods 2:39 am · 3:12 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:27 am · 6:01 pm | High tide 5:13 am · 5.7 ft | Low tide 11:58 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 5:30 pm · 6.8 ft | — | Coef. 68 | 74% | Major periods 3:44 am · 4:15 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:28 am · 5:59 pm | Low tide 12:53 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 6:13 am · 5.6 ft | Low tide 12:55 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 6:33 pm · 6.6 ft | Coef. 65 | 63% | Major periods 4:46 am · 5:16 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:29 am · 4:58 pm | Low tide 1:49 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 6:16 am · 5.6 ft | Low tide 12:55 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 6:38 pm · 6.5 ft | Coef. 64 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:44 am · 5:11 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:31 am · 4:57 pm | Low tide 1:46 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 7:20 am · 5.7 ft | Low tide 1:56 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 7:43 pm · 6.4 ft | Coef. 65 | 41% | Major periods 5:37 am · 6:02 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:32 am · 4:56 pm | Low tide 2:43 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 8:22 am · 5.9 ft | Low tide 2:57 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 8:46 pm · 6.4 ft | Coef. 68 | 30% | Major periods 6:26 am · 6:49 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Philadelphia station (NOAA), 3.0 mi from Gloucester City. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Gloucester City
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Gloucester City: it's on inland water (an estuary, sound or sheltered bay) or far from the open sea. Wind is still available right here.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:53 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station PHBP1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Weather in Gloucester City
Now in Gloucester City
- Low / high
- 44 / 67 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 98%
- Humidity
- 43%
- Dew pointDew point
- 42 °F
- Visibility
- 29 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 64
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.26 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 47° | 47° | 44° | 50° | 60° | 67° | 62° | 56° |
| Wind (mph) | 1 E | 3 ENE | 3 E | 5 NNE | 4 ENE | 3 SE | 4 SSE | 4 SSE |
| Gusts | 5 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 13 |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 62° 4 SSE
- 9:00 pm 56° 4 SSE
- 12:00 am 51° 4 ESE
- 3:00 am 47° 2 NNE
- 6:00 am 46° 3 ENE
- 9:00 am 46° 0 NNW
- 12:00 pm 65° 3 SW
- 3:00 pm 70° 5 SW
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 44 / 67 °F | 6 mph ESE | 3:26 am · 3:40 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 43 / 70 °F | 5 mph SW | 4:17 am · 4:32 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 53 / 72 °F | 8 mph WNW | 5:13 am · 5:30 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 44 / 63 °F | 5 mph N | 6:13 am · 6:33 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 45 / 67 °F | 3 mph SSW | 6:16 am · 6:38 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 47 / 69 °F | 4 mph SSW | 7:20 am · 7:43 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 51 / 69 °F | 6 mph E | 8:22 am · 8:46 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 52 / 69 °F | 7 mph E | 9:21 am · 9:43 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 54 / 68 °F | 8 mph SE | 10:16 am · 10:36 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 55 / 66 °F | 8 mph SSW | 11:05 am · 11:25 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 49 / 62 °F | 7 mph NW | 11:51 am | |
| Sun 8 | 43 / 54 °F | 6 mph NNW | 12:11 am · 12:34 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 37 / 56 °F | 4 mph N | 12:56 am · 1:15 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 38 / 58 °F | 5 mph NE | 1:40 am · 1:55 pm |
- Thu 29 Mainly clear 43° / 70° 5 mph
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 53° / 72° 8 mph
- Sat 31 Overcast 44° / 63° 5 mph
- Sun 1 Overcast 45° / 67° 3 mph
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 47° / 69° 4 mph
- Tue 3 Overcast 51° / 69° 6 mph
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 52° / 69° 7 mph
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.0 °F; normal high: 64 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Gloucester City
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:25 am
- Full dark 7:03 pm
- Civil dawn 6:57 am
- Civil dusk 6:31 pm
- Solar noon 12:44 pm (37° high)
- Daylight 10 h 38 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:25 pm
- Full dark 7:03 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,764 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Gloucester City
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:35–3:35 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:07–4:07 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:03–11:03 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:08–8:08 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Gloucester City
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Pier 122 1.0 mi
- Pier 124 1.1 mi
- Pier 100 1.4 mi
- Pier 98 1.5 mi
- Pier 96 1.6 mi
- Pier 92 1.6 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 0.9 mi
- kayak launch 2.0 mi
- Marina 0.5 mi
- Reserve Basin 3.3 mi
- Sportmaster Bait and Tackle 9.2 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 180 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (0.5 mi from Gloucester City) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep90 ft
- 33 ft deep180 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.35 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.35 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 43 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 180 ft from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 0.35 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 0.35 mi out. Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Gloucester CityTides nearby
- Camden2.3 mi
- Philadelphia4.7 mi
- Billingsport7.1 mi
- Gibbstown9.8 mi
- Ridley Park11 mi
- Crum Lynne11 mi
- Woodlyn12 mi
- Eddystone12 mi
- Chester13 mi
- Trainer16 mi
Gloucester City at a glance
- Town or city of about 11,329 people. Coordinates: 39.893° N, 75.120° W.
- It is 77 mi southwest of Newark, the main place in New Jersey. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 5 min later than in Newark.
- The nearest tide station, Philadelphia, is 3.0 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Penn's landing (3.9 mi), Race Street Pier (4.3 mi).
Questions about Gloucester CityQuestions
What time is high tide today in Gloucester City?
Today in Gloucester City there are high tides at 3:26 am (6.0 ft) and 3:40 pm (7.1 ft) and low tides at 10:14 am and 11:04 pm. Tide coefficient 73.
What time is sunset today in Gloucester City?
At 6:03 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:31 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Gloucester City?
At 7:26 am. First light comes at 6:26 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:35–3:35 am, Minor 10:03–11:03 am, Major 2:07–4:07 pm, Minor 7:08–8:08 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Gloucester City?
Overcast, from 44 °F to 67 °F, with a light breeze from the south (5 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Gloucester City?
The best time to visit Gloucester City is from August to September and from May to June: highs of 75 °F to 86 °F, about 10 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Philadelphia (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).