South Kearny tides today
- Tide now -0.2 ft ↓ falling · low 5:15 pm (-0.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:20–6:20 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 3:00–5:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 0.7 ft · 60 °F smooth · 6.5 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 8 mph · 59 °F from the SSE, gusts 12 · overcast
- Sun 7:22 am–5:58 pm 10 h 35 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:30 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:30 pm
- Best time to dive 4:40–5:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in South Kearny there are high tides at 10:12 am (6.9 ft) and 10:42 pm (5.5 ft) and low tides at 4:28 am and 5:15 pm. Tide coefficient 88. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 5:15 pm. The sun rises at 7:22 am and sets at 5:58 pm: 10 h 35 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:30 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:31 am to 3:31 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 0.7 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south-southeast (8 mph). Overcast, 59 °F.
Fishing in South Kearny today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 5:15 pm
- Sunset at 5:58 pm, golden hour from 5:19 pm
- Steady pressure (30.42 inHg), light onshore wind (5 mph) and calm sea (0.7 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 88 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:20 pm to 6:20 pm, combines the 5:15 pm low tide, sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also worth a try from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, with the 10:12 am high tide and moonset, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: winter flounder, summer flounder, striped bass and scup. October is one of the months when these are seen most: summer flounder and scup. What you can catch
Beach day in South Kearny
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.7 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 5:15 pm: more sand
- Feels like 58 °F: chilly for the beach
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.7 ft
0.7 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 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:15 pm
Low tide at 4:28 am and 5:15 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:12 am and 10:42 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 South Kearny
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- Caven Point Beach 3.2 mi · SE
- Parking
- Newport Sand Beach 4.2 mi · E
- Parking
- Maxwell Place Beach 4.9 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Gansevoort Peninsula Sand Bluff 5.4 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Beach/Kayak launch ramp 5.9 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- 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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Tides in South Kearny
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:28 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:12 am 6.9 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Next low tide 5:15 pm -0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:42 pm 5.5 ft · coef. 85
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 21 min to low tide at 5:15 pm.
Tide coefficient 88 for the 10:12 am high tide and 85 for the 10:42 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 7.2 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 (7.2 ft) and the lowest, on February 2 (-1.2 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, 7.2 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 40, 3.5 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 | 7:22 am · 5:58 pm | Low tide 4:28 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 10:12 am · 6.9 ft | Low tide 5:15 pm · -0.2 ft | High tide 10:42 pm · 5.5 ft | Coef. 88 | 91% | Major periods 1:31 am · 2:03 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:23 am · 5:56 pm | Low tide 5:15 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:07 am · 6.7 ft | Low tide 6:06 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:46 pm · 5.3 ft | Coef. 83 | 84% | Major periods 2:35 am · 3:07 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:25 am · 5:55 pm | Low tide 6:06 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 12:11 pm · 6.4 ft | Low tide 7:03 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 12:56 am · 5.1 ft | Low tide 7:07 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:20 pm · 6.2 ft | Low tide 8:08 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 72 | 63% | Major periods 4:42 am · 5:11 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:27 am · 4:53 pm | High tide 1:03 am · 5.1 ft | Low tide 7:20 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 1:25 pm · 5.9 ft | Low tide 8:16 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 2:06 am · 5.2 ft | Low tide 8:36 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 2:26 pm · 5.8 ft | Low tide 9:18 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 3:08 am · 5.4 ft | Low tide 9:44 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 3:28 pm · 5.6 ft | Low tide 10:15 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 67 | 30% | Major periods 6:21 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 Kearny Point station (NOAA), 0.5 mi from South Kearny. 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 South Kearny
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 1.0 ft with a period of 3 s, from the north-northeast (smooth).
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 4:54 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station ROBN4, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in South Kearny today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (10:12 am): little current from 9:50 am to 10:40 am
- 0.7 ft swell at 6 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 4:28 am (4:00–4:43 am), high tide 10:12 am (9:50–10:40 am), low tide 5:15 pm (5:00–5:30 pm) and high tide 10:42 pm (10:10–11:20 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: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:26 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:30 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 11:20 am, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:40 pm to 5:40 pm, with slack water at low tide, little swell, 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 4.7 mi
- Wreck 4.8 mi
- Wreck 4.9 mi
- Wreck 5.0 mi
- Wreck 5.1 mi
- Wreck 5.2 mi
- Wreck 5.3 mi
- Hudson River Park Estuarine Sanctuary 5.5 mi
- Rey Diving 6.0 mi
- SCUBA Network - Manhattan 6.3 mi
- Gotham Divers 6.5 mi
- Pan Aqua Diving 6.6 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 South Kearny
Now in South Kearny
- Low / high
- 44 / 61 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 98%
- Humidity
- 64%
- Dew pointDew point
- 47 °F
- Visibility
- 16 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 79
- 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 (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.29 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 | Mainly clear | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 47° | 46° | 44° | 47° | 58° | 61° | 57° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 WNW | 3 N | 3 N | 6 N | 3 NE | 7 SSE | 5 SE | 4 SSW |
| Gusts | 4 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 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 57° 5 SE 0.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 54° 4 SSW 0.7 ft
- 12:00 am 48° 4 WSW 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 46° 3 WSW 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 44° 2 WSW 0.7 ft
- 9:00 am 46° 1 WSW 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 63° 7 SW 0.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 67° 9 SW 0.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 44 / 61 °F | 8 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | 10:12 am · 10:42 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 42 / 68 °F | 10 mph SW | 0.7 ft | 11:07 am · 11:46 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 59 / 68 °F | 15 mph WNW | 1.0 ft | 12:11 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 51 / 62 °F | 11 mph NNW | 0.7 ft | 12:56 am · 1:20 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 50 / 64 °F | 6 mph SW | 0.6 ft | 1:03 am · 1:25 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 53 / 67 °F | 7 mph SW | 0.5 ft | 2:06 am · 2:26 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 56 / 66 °F | 10 mph ENE | 0.5 ft | 3:08 am · 3:28 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 56 / 66 °F | 11 mph ESE | 0.9 ft | 4:09 am · 4:29 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 57 / 65 °F | 13 mph ESE | 1.4 ft | 5:06 am · 5:24 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 58 / 64 °F | 13 mph SSW | 3.1 ft | 5:54 am · 6:13 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 55 / 61 °F | 11 mph WNW | 3.4 ft | 6:37 am · 6:57 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 56 °F | 11 mph NNW | 2.8 ft | 7:15 am · 7:38 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 38 / 55 °F | 5 mph N | 1.5 ft | 7:52 am · 8:19 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 39 / 54 °F | 5 mph NNE | 1.4 ft | 8:28 am · 9:01 pm |
- Thu 29 Mainly clear 42° / 68° 0.7 ft
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 59° / 68° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 51° / 62° 0.7 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 50° / 64° 0.6 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 53° / 67° 0.5 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 56° / 66° 0.5 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 56° / 66° 0.9 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 4:54 pm (local time).
The sun in South Kearny
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:22 am
- Full dark 6:58 pm
- Civil dawn 6:54 am
- Civil dusk 6:26 pm
- Solar noon 12:40 pm (36° high)
- Daylight 10 h 35 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:19 pm
- Full dark 6:58 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,833 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in South Kearny
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:31–3:31 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
- 7:00–8:00 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 South Kearny
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Rowing and Fishing Dock 6.4 mi
- West Jetty 3.4 mi
- Center Jetty 3.5 mi
- East Jetty (Kayak) 3.5 mi
- 16th Street Park Dock 4.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 2.2 mi
- Boat ramp 3.0 mi
- Passaic River Yacht Club 0.7 mi
- Marina 2.2 mi
- Fishesta 3.8 mi
- Moe's Bait and Tackle Shop 4.0 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 0.35 mi from shore and 9.2 ft at 3.1 mi.
From the shoreline (0.45 mi from South Kearny) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.35 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.35 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
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
Robbins Reef Light 5.3 mi southeast
- Light
- A green flash every 6 s · Fl G 6s
- Range
- 7 nautical miles (8.1 mi)
- Light height
- 56 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 46 ft
- Built
- 1839
Other lighthouses nearby: Titanic Memorial (5.8 mi east).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near South KearnyTides nearby
- Jersey City1.8 mi
- Newark3.3 mi
- Bayonne3.9 mi
- Hoboken4.4 mi
- Secaucus5.3 mi
- Bergen Point5.6 mi
- New York5.6 mi
- Chelsea Pier5.6 mi
- Kingsland5.6 mi
- Weehawken5.7 mi
South Kearny at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 40.725° N, 74.112° W.
- It is 3.3 mi east 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, Kearny Point, is 0.5 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Port Newark (3.2 mi), Maher Terminal (3.9 mi), Cape Liberty (4.5 mi), Robbins Reef Yacht Club (4.6 mi).
Questions about South KearnyQuestions
What time is high tide today in South Kearny?
Today in South Kearny there are high tides at 10:12 am (6.9 ft) and 10:42 pm (5.5 ft) and low tides at 4:28 am and 5:15 pm. Tide coefficient 88.
What time is sunset today in South Kearny?
At 5:58 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:26 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in South Kearny?
At 7:23 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 1:31–3:31 am, Minor 10:02–11:02 am, Major 2:03–4:03 pm, Minor 7:00–8:00 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in South Kearny?
Overcast, from 44 °F to 61 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south-southeast (8 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in South Kearny?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 6.5 s from the east-southeast. The water is 59.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit South Kearny?
The best time to visit South Kearny is from May to September: highs of 72 °F to 86 °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 Kearny Point (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).