Port Reading tides today
- Tide now 0.6 ft ↑ rising · high 10:12 pm (5.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 9:10–11:10 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 1:00–5:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 1.6 ft · 60 °F smooth · 5.9 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 56 °F from the E, gusts 9 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:23 am–5:58 pm 10 h 36 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:31 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:31 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:40 am–12:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Port Reading there are high tides at 9:54 am (6.8 ft) and 10:12 pm (5.4 ft) and low tides at 3:56 am and 4:47 pm. Tide coefficient 86. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:12 pm. The sun rises at 7:23 am and sets at 5:58 pm: 10 h 36 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:31 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:32 am to 3:32 am and from 2:03 pm to 4:03 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.6 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east (4 mph). Partly cloudy, 56 °F.
Fishing in Port Reading today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 9:54 am, coefficient 86
- Minor period 10:02–11:02 am (moonset)
- Rising pressure (+0.14 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (6 mph) and some swell (1.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 86 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 10:50 am, combines the 9:54 am high tide, moonset and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also good from 2:50 pm to 5:50 pm, with the 4:47 pm low tide, a major period, sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 9:10 pm to 11:10 pm, with the 10:12 pm high tide.
Species with the most records nearby: striped bass, summer flounder, bluefish and winter flounder. October is one of the months when these are seen most: summer flounder and bluefish. What you can catch
Beach day in Port Reading
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Onshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.6 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 4:47 pm: more sand
- Feels like 58 °F: chilly for the beach
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.6 ft
1.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 60 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 7 mph
Onshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand 3:56 am
Low tide at 3:56 am and 4:47 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:54 am and 10:12 pm.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Port Reading
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- Robinsons Beach 4.7 mi · S
- Partial wheelchair access
- Krogh Beach 4.7 mi · S
- Parking
- Huguenot Beach 5.3 mi · SE
- Annadale Beach 5.7 mi · SE
- Parking
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for New Jersey (Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Webcams near Port Reading
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Tides in Port Reading
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:56 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:54 am 6.8 ft · coef. 86
- ▼ Low tide 4:47 pm 0.0 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:12 pm 5.4 ft · coef. 84
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 16 min to high tide at 10:12 pm.
Tide coefficient 86 for the 9:54 am high tide and 84 for the 10:12 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 6.9 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large 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 June 15 (7.2 ft) and the lowest, on February 3 (-0.9 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 26 to 28 (coefficient 88, 6.9 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 44, 3.8 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 | 7:23 am · 5:58 pm | Low tide 3:56 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 9:54 am · 6.8 ft | Low tide 4:47 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 10:12 pm · 5.4 ft | Coef. 86 | 91% | Major periods 1:32 am · 2:03 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:24 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 4:43 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 10:45 am · 6.7 ft | Low tide 5:38 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 11:12 pm · 5.2 ft | Coef. 81 | 84% | Major periods 2:36 am · 3:08 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:25 am · 5:56 pm | Low tide 5:34 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 11:48 am · 6.5 ft | Low tide 6:33 pm · 0.4 ft | — | Coef. 74 | 74% | Major periods 3:40 am · 4:12 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:26 am · 5:55 pm | High tide 12:25 am · 5.0 ft | Low tide 6:30 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 12:55 pm · 6.3 ft | Low tide 7:33 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 71 | 63% | Major periods 4:42 am · 5:12 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:27 am · 4:54 pm | High tide 1:35 am · 5.0 ft | Low tide 6:38 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 12:57 pm · 6.1 ft | Low tide 7:40 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 66 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:40 am · 5:07 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:28 am · 4:52 pm | High tide 1:38 am · 5.1 ft | Low tide 7:56 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 1:56 pm · 6.0 ft | Low tide 8:47 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 63 | 41% | Major periods 5:33 am · 5:58 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:30 am · 4:51 pm | High tide 2:37 am · 5.2 ft | Low tide 9:09 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 2:53 pm · 5.8 ft | Low tide 9:45 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 66 | 30% | Major periods 6:22 am · 6:45 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 Port Reading station (NOAA), 1.1 mi from Port Reading. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Port Reading
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 1.8 ft with a period of 4 s, from the north-northwest (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water about normal for late October.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:55 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station MHRN6, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Port Reading today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (9:54 am): little current from 9:20 am to 10:20 am
- 1.6 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light cross-shore wind (6 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 3:56 am (3:30–4:20 am), high tide 9:54 am (9:20–10:20 am), low tide 4:47 pm (4:30–5:10 pm) and high tide 10:12 pm (9:40–10:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 59.4 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:27 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:31 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:00 am to 11:00 am, combines slack water at high tide, small waves, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:00 pm to 5:20 pm, with slack water at low tide, small waves, light wind and weak current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Wreck 1.9 mi
- Wreck 2.2 mi
- Wreck 2.2 mi
- Wreck 2.4 mi
- Wreck 2.4 mi
- Wreck 4.6 mi
- Wreck 5.0 mi
- Wreck 5.2 mi
- Wreck 6.2 mi
- Ocean Explorers Aquatic Center 4.1 mi
- Treasure Cove Divers 7.4 mi
- Randive 8.2 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation.
Weather in Port Reading
Now in Port Reading
- Low / high
- 42 / 61 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 69%
- Humidity
- 80%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 11 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 (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.25 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 | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 46° | 43° | 42° | 46° | 58° | 61° | 56° | 51° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 SW | 3 W | 1 NW | 4 N | 4 ENE | 6 SE | 3 E | 5 SSE |
| Gusts | 5 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| Waves | 1.8 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.4 ft |
| 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 56° 3 E 1.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 51° 5 SSE 1.4 ft
- 12:00 am 48° 2 NNW 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 46° 1 ESE 1.4 ft
- 6:00 am 42° 0 SW 1.3 ft
- 9:00 am 47° 2 WSW 1.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 64° 5 WSW 1.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 70° 6 WSW 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 42 / 61 °F | 7 mph E | 1.8 ft | 9:54 am · 10:12 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 42 / 70 °F | 6 mph WSW | 1.5 ft | 10:45 am · 11:12 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 51 / 71 °F | 10 mph WNW | 1.8 ft | 11:48 am | |
| Sat 31 | 43 / 63 °F | 5 mph NNW | 1.5 ft | 12:25 am · 12:55 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 42 / 65 °F | 3 mph SW | 1.1 ft | 1:35 am · 12:57 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 68 °F | 4 mph SW | 1.0 ft | 1:38 am · 1:56 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 49 / 68 °F | 5 mph E | 1.5 ft | 2:37 am · 2:53 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 51 / 68 °F | 8 mph E | 2.0 ft | 3:35 am · 3:49 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 53 / 67 °F | 9 mph ESE | 2.8 ft | 4:31 am · 4:44 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 53 / 66 °F | 8 mph WSW | 2.8 ft | 5:23 am · 5:37 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 48 / 62 °F | 8 mph WNW | 3.4 ft | 6:12 am · 6:26 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 44 / 59 °F | 7 mph NW | 2.8 ft | 6:55 am · 7:10 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 40 / 54 °F | 5 mph N | 1.5 ft | 7:35 am · 7:52 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 41 / 54 °F | 6 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 8:12 am · 8:32 pm |
- Thu 29 Clear sky 42° / 70° 1.5 ft
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 51° / 71° 1.8 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 43° / 63° 1.5 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 42° / 65° 1.1 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 46° / 68° 1.0 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 49° / 68° 1.5 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 51° / 68° 2.0 ft
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, normal highs for late October (62 °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 5:55 pm (local time).
The sun in Port Reading
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:22 am
- Full dark 6:59 pm
- Civil dawn 6:54 am
- Civil dusk 6:27 pm
- Solar noon 12:41 pm (36° high)
- Daylight 10 h 36 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:20 pm
- Full dark 6:59 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,823 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Port Reading
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:32–3:32 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:03–4:03 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:02–11:02 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:01–8:01 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 Port Reading
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Veteran's Pier 2.5 mi
- Jetty 2.7 mi
- Jetty 3.0 mi
- Jetty 3.1 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 1.4 mi
- Woodbridge Township Marina 0.7 mi
- Marina 1.0 mi
- Rahway Yacht Club 2.6 mi
- Fred's Bait & Tackle 5.6 mi
- Michael's Bait & Tackle Shop 6.4 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 1,150 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (0.95 mi from Port Reading) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep700 ft
- 33 ft deep1,150 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 2.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 1,150 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 1,150 ft from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 2.1 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) 2.1 mi out. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
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.
Nearest lighthouse
Princes Bay Light 4.7 mi southeast
- Built
- 1864
Other lighthouses nearby: Great Beds Light (5.5 mi south).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Port ReadingTides nearby
- Sewaren0.9 mi
- Woodbridge1.4 mi
- Carteret1.9 mi
- Barber2.4 mi
- Linden4.0 mi
- Perth Amboy4.1 mi
- Keasbey4.1 mi
- South Amboy6.3 mi
- Staten Island6.3 mi
- Elizabeth7.3 mi
Port Reading at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,728 people. Coordinates: 40.565° N, 74.260° W.
- It is 13 mi south of Newark, the main place in New Jersey. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min later than in Newark.
- The nearest tide station, Port Reading, is 1.1 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Port Atlantic Marina (3.6 mi), Robinsons Beach (4.7 mi).
Questions about Port ReadingQuestions
What time is high tide today in Port Reading?
Today in Port Reading there are high tides at 9:54 am (6.8 ft) and 10:12 pm (5.4 ft) and low tides at 3:56 am and 4:47 pm. Tide coefficient 86.
What time is sunset today in Port Reading?
At 5:58 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:27 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Port Reading?
At 7:24 am. First light comes at 6:23 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 1:32–3:32 am, Minor 10:02–11:02 am, Major 2:03–4:03 pm, Minor 7:01–8:01 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Port Reading?
Overcast, from 42 °F to 61 °F, with a light breeze from the east (4 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Port Reading?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.6 ft waves with a period of 5.9 s from the east-southeast. The water is 59.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Port Reading?
The best time to visit Port Reading is from May to September: highs of 73 °F to 87 °F, about 9 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 Port Reading (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).