Rutherford tides today
- Tide now 5.2 ft ↓ falling · low 5:59 am (0.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 11:10 am–12:00 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 3:00–5:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves 1.4 ft smooth · 6.0 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 2 mph · 48 °F from the NW, gusts 2 · clear
- Sun 7:24 am–5:56 pm 10 h 33 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 8:32 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:32 pm
- Best time to dive 10:20 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Rutherford there are high tides at 11:05 am (7.5 ft) and 11:44 pm (5.9 ft) and low tides at 5:59 am and 6:50 pm. Tide coefficient 83. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 5:59 am. The sun rises at 7:24 am and sets at 5:56 pm: 10 h 33 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:32 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:35 am to 4:35 am and from 3:07 pm to 5:07 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.4 ft waves. There's a light air from the northwest (2 mph). Clear, 48 °F.
Fishing in Rutherford today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 11:05 am, coefficient 83
- Minor period 11:13 am–12:13 pm (moonset)
- Falling pressure (−0.22 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (9 mph) and calm sea (1.1 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 83 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 11:10 am to 12:00 pm, combines the 11:05 am high tide, moonset and falling pressure. Also good from 5:50 pm to 7:50 pm, with the 6:50 pm low tide, sunset, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 10:40 pm to 12:00 am, with the 11:44 pm high tide, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: striped bass, bluefish, summer flounder and black sea bass. October is one of the months when these are seen most: bluefish and summer flounder. What you can catch
Beach day in Rutherford
Is it a beach day?
2 good hours- Sunny
- Cross-shore breeze (10 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.2 ft waves
- Feels like 65 °F: a bit cool
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.2 ft
1.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:59 am
Low tide at 5:59 am and 6:50 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:05 am and 11:44 pm.
The best window, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind and a calm sea, though with cool air.
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 Rutherford
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Tides in Rutherford
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 5:59 am 0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:05 am 7.5 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Low tide 6:50 pm 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:44 pm 5.9 ft · coef. 79
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 18 min to low tide at 5:59 am.
Tide coefficient 83 for the 11:05 am high tide and 79 for the 11:44 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 7.6 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 14 (8.1 ft) and the lowest, on February 2 (-1.4 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 90, 8.0 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 40, 3.9 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:24 am · 5:56 pm | Low tide 5:59 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:05 am · 7.5 ft | Low tide 6:50 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:44 pm · 5.9 ft | Coef. 83 | 84% | Major periods 2:35 am · 3:07 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:25 am · 5:55 pm | Low tide 6:50 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 12:09 pm · 7.2 ft | Low tide 7:47 pm · 0.2 ft | — | Coef. 76 | 74% | Major periods 3:40 am · 4:11 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:26 am · 5:54 pm | High tide 12:54 am · 5.8 ft | Low tide 7:51 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 1:18 pm · 6.9 ft | Low tide 8:52 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 72 | 63% | Major periods 4:42 am · 5:11 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:27 am · 4:52 pm | High tide 1:01 am · 5.7 ft | Low tide 8:04 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 1:23 pm · 6.7 ft | Low tide 9:00 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:40 am · 5:07 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:28 am · 4:51 pm | High tide 2:04 am · 5.8 ft | Low tide 9:20 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 2:24 pm · 6.5 ft | Low tide 10:02 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 64 | 41% | Major periods 5:33 am · 5:57 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:29 am · 4:50 pm | High tide 3:06 am · 6.0 ft | Low tide 10:28 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 3:26 pm · 6.3 ft | Low tide 10:59 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 67 | 30% | Major periods 6:21 am · 6:45 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:31 am · 4:49 pm | High tide 4:07 am · 6.3 ft | Low tide 11:28 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 4:27 pm · 6.3 ft | Low tide 11:49 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 70 | 21% | Major periods 7:07 am · 7:29 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 East Rutherford station (NOAA), 1.6 mi from Rutherford. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the New York (The Battery) reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Rutherford
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 1.9 ft with a period of 7 s, from the southeast (slight).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 12:41 am (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station BATN6, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Rutherford today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:05 am): little current from 10:50 am to 11:40 am
- 1.1 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light cross-shore wind (8 mph)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 5:59 am (5:30–6:14 am), high tide 11:05 am (10:50–11:40 am), low tide 6:50 pm (6:30–7:05 pm) and high tide 11:44 pm (11:20 pm–12:30 am)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:24 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 8:32 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:20 am to 12:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, small waves, light wind and the sun high.
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 6.4 mi
- Wreck 6.5 mi
- Wreck 6.6 mi
- Hudson River Park Estuarine Sanctuary 7.7 mi
- 1-877-Scuba-Usa 3.4 mi
- Scuba Connection 4.4 mi
- Blue Water Divers 5.8 mi
- Cedar Grove Divers Supply 6.6 mi
- Pan Aqua Diving 7.5 mi
- Urban Manta 7.9 mi
- Rey Diving 8.4 mi
- SCUBA Network - Manhattan 8.4 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 Rutherford
Now in Rutherford
- Low / high
- 42 / 69 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 18%
- Humidity
- 83%
- Dew pointDew point
- 43 °F
- Visibility
- 9.5 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 75
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 49° | 46° | 44° | 48° | 65° | 69° | 63° | 60° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 WNW | 1 NNW | 1 ESE | 1 SSW | 9 SW | 10 SW | 5 SSW | 5 SSW |
| Gusts | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 14 |
| Waves | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.3 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 |
- 12:00 am 49° 2 WNW 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 46° 1 NNW 1.4 ft
- 6:00 am 44° 1 ESE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 48° 1 SSW 1.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 65° 9 SW 1.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 69° 10 SW 1.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 63° 5 SSW 1.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 60° 5 SSW 1.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 42 / 69 °F | 10 mph SW | 1.4 ft | 11:05 am · 11:44 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 52 / 69 °F | 13 mph WNW | 1.8 ft | 12:09 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 45 / 62 °F | 6 mph NNW | 1.4 ft | 12:54 am · 1:18 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 43 / 65 °F | 4 mph SW | 1.0 ft | 1:01 am · 1:23 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 47 / 68 °F | 4 mph SW | 1.1 ft | 2:04 am · 2:24 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 50 / 68 °F | 7 mph E | 1.5 ft | 3:06 am · 3:26 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 52 / 67 °F | 9 mph ESE | 2.0 ft | 4:07 am · 4:27 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 55 / 69 °F | 10 mph ESE | 2.8 ft | 5:04 am · 5:22 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 54 / 65 °F | 9 mph NE | 2.8 ft | 5:52 am · 6:11 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 49 / 62 °F | 9 mph NW | 3.4 ft | 6:35 am · 6:55 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 60 °F | 8 mph NNW | 2.8 ft | 7:13 am · 7:36 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 38 / 55 °F | 5 mph N | 1.5 ft | 7:50 am · 8:17 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 39 / 54 °F | 5 mph NNE | 1.4 ft | 8:26 am · 8:59 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 41 / 58 °F | 3 mph NNE | 1.4 ft | 9:02 am · 9:42 pm |
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 52° / 69° 1.8 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 45° / 62° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 43° / 65° 1.0 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 47° / 68° 1.1 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 50° / 68° 1.5 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 52° / 67° 2.0 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 55° / 69° 2.8 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+7.0 °F; normal high: 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 12:41 am (local time).
The sun in Rutherford
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:23 am
- Full dark 6:57 pm
- Civil dawn 6:55 am
- Civil dusk 6:24 pm
- Solar noon 12:40 pm (36° high)
- Daylight 10 h 33 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:18 pm
- Full dark 6:57 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,581 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Rutherford
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:35–4:35 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:07–5:07 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:13 am–12:13 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:02–9:02 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Rutherford
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Rowing and Fishing Dock 2.9 mi
- Public Dock 4.2 mi
- Weehawken Pier 6.4 mi
- Pier 14 6.8 mi
- Lester St Boat Ramp 2.2 mi
- Boat ramp 2.9 mi
- Little Ferry Boat Ramp 4.2 mi
- Marina 2.8 mi
- Snipe Boat Club 2.8 mi
- RIver Barge Marina 2.9 mi
- Bullet Hole Annex 3.5 mi
- Fishesta 3.5 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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Tides near RutherfordTides nearby
- Lyndhurst1.4 mi
- Kingsland1.4 mi
- Secaucus3.7 mi
- North Bergen5.2 mi
- Union City5.4 mi
- West New York5.5 mi
- Fairview5.7 mi
- Guttenberg5.9 mi
- Palisades Park5.9 mi
- Weehawken6.0 mi
Rutherford at a glance
- Town or city of about 18,690 people. Coordinates: 40.826° N, 74.107° W.
- It is 7.2 mi northeast of Newark, the main place in New Jersey. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Newark.
- The nearest tide station, East Rutherford, is 1.6 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about RutherfordQuestions
What time is high tide today in Rutherford?
Today in Rutherford there are high tides at 11:05 am (7.5 ft) and 11:44 pm (5.9 ft) and low tides at 5:59 am and 6:50 pm. Tide coefficient 83.
What time is sunset today in Rutherford?
At 5:56 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:24 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Rutherford?
At 7:25 am. First light comes at 6:24 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 84% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:35–4:35 am, Minor 11:13 am–12:13 pm, Major 3:07–5:07 pm, Minor 8:02–9:02 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Rutherford?
Mainly clear, from 42 °F to 69 °F, with a light air from the northwest (2 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Rutherford?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.4 ft waves with a period of 6.0 s from the east-southeast.
When is the best time to visit Rutherford?
The best time to visit Rutherford is from May to September: highs of 74 °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 East Rutherford (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).