Wading River tides today
- Tide now 0.2 ft ↓ falling · low 7:10 pm (-0.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:10–8:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 12:00–5:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves 2.1 ft slight · 6.1 s from the east
- Wind · air 4 mph · 58 °F from the ESE, gusts 10 · overcast
- Sun 7:22 am–6:01 pm 10 h 39 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:36 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:36 pm
- Best time to dive 4:30–6:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Wading River there are high tides at 12:08 am (3.2 ft) and 12:32 pm (3.9 ft) and low tides at 6:22 am and 7:10 pm. Tide coefficient 89. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:10 pm. The sun rises at 7:22 am and sets at 6:01 pm: 10 h 39 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:36 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:33 am to 3:33 am and from 2:04 pm to 4:04 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.1 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east-southeast (4 mph). Overcast, 58 °F.
Fishing in Wading River today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 7:10 pm
- Minor period 7:06–8:06 pm (moonrise)
- Steady pressure (30.39 inHg), almost no wind and some swell (2.0 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 89 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:10 pm to 8:10 pm, combines the 7:10 pm low tide, moonrise and some swell. Also good from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, with the 12:32 pm high tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm, with a major period and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: bluefish, longfin inshore squid, summer flounder and weakfish. October is one of the months when these are seen most: bluefish and summer flounder. What you can catch
Beach day in Wading River
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Cross-shore breeze (8 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.4 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Feels like 62 °F: chilly for the beach
- High tide at 12:32 pm
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.4 ft
2.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 8 mph
Cross-shore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand 7:10 pm
Low tide at 6:22 am and 7:10 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:08 am and 12:32 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 Wading River
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Tides in Wading River
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:08 am 3.2 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Low tide 6:22 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:32 pm 3.9 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Next low tide 7:10 pm -0.1 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 16 min to low tide at 7:10 pm.
Tide coefficient 89 for the 12:08 am high tide and 87 for the 12:32 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 4.1 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 June 14 (4.1 ft) and the lowest, on February 2 (-0.8 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, 4.1 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 41, 1.8 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 | 7:22 am · 6:01 pm | High tide 12:08 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 6:22 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 12:32 pm · 3.9 ft | Low tide 7:10 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 89 | 91% | Major periods 1:33 am · 2:04 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:23 am · 6:00 pm | High tide 1:00 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 7:10 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 1:26 pm · 3.8 ft | Low tide 8:01 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 85 | 84% | Major periods 2:37 am · 3:09 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:24 am · 5:59 pm | High tide 2:00 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 8:01 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 2:26 pm · 3.7 ft | Low tide 8:56 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 78 | 74% | Major periods 3:41 am · 4:13 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:25 am · 5:57 pm | High tide 3:05 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 8:59 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 3:31 pm · 3.5 ft | Low tide 9:58 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 72 | 63% | Major periods 4:43 am · 5:13 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:27 am · 4:56 pm | High tide 3:11 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 9:09 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 3:35 pm · 3.4 ft | Low tide 10:06 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 66 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:41 am · 5:08 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:28 am · 4:55 pm | High tide 4:14 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 10:26 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 4:35 pm · 3.3 ft | Low tide 11:11 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 64 | 41% | Major periods 5:34 am · 5:59 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:29 am · 4:54 pm | High tide 5:14 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 11:36 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 5:35 pm · 3.2 ft | — | Coef. 67 | 30% | Major periods 6:23 am · 6:46 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 Wading River station (Town, NOAA), 0.4 mi from Wading River. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Sandy Hook reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Wading River
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant2.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 2.7 ft with a period of 7 s, from the east (slight).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:54 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station JCRN4, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Wading River today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:32 pm): little current from 11:50 am to 1:10 pm
- 2.4 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light onshore wind (7 mph)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:08 am (11:20 pm–12:50 am), low tide 6:22 am (5:40–7:00 am), high tide 12:32 pm (11:50 am–1:10 pm) and low tide 7:10 pm (6:30–7:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.8 ft) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:29 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:36 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, combines slack water at high tide, small waves, light wind and the sun high. Also worth a look from 7:20 am to 8:10 am, with small waves and light wind, though with tidal current. Also worth a look from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm, with small waves and light wind, though with tidal 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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Weather in Wading River
Now in Wading River
- Low / high
- 41 / 65 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 80%
- Humidity
- 70%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 14 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 37
- 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: −0.26 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 | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Clear |
| Temperature | 45° | 42° | 41° | 47° | 64° | 64° | 58° | 53° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 NNW | 3 W | 2 NW | 4 N | 6 ENE | 5 ESE | 4 ESE | 3 SE |
| Gusts | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 7 |
| Waves | 2.7 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.0 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 58° 4 ESE 2.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 53° 3 SE 2.0 ft
- 12:00 am 51° 3 E 1.9 ft
- 3:00 am 48° 3 SE 1.9 ft
- 6:00 am 45° 1 E 1.8 ft
- 9:00 am 47° 0 NW 1.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 66° 2 SW 1.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 69° 4 SW 1.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 41 / 65 °F | 8 mph E | 2.7 ft | 12:08 am · 12:32 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 42 / 69 °F | 5 mph SSW | 1.9 ft | 1:00 am · 1:26 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 73 °F | 8 mph WNW | 2.3 ft | 2:00 am · 2:26 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 38 / 62 °F | 5 mph N | 2.3 ft | 3:05 am · 3:31 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 39 / 64 °F | 3 mph SSE | 1.6 ft | 3:11 am · 3:35 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 44 / 67 °F | 4 mph S | 1.3 ft | 4:14 am · 4:35 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 48 / 68 °F | 6 mph E | 1.4 ft | 5:14 am · 5:35 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 51 / 68 °F | 8 mph E | 3.3 ft | 6:14 am · 6:35 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 53 / 67 °F | 10 mph ESE | 3.7 ft | 7:11 am · 7:31 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 51 / 66 °F | 8 mph W | 3.6 ft | 8:02 am · 8:21 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 45 / 62 °F | 8 mph NW | 4.6 ft | 8:46 am · 9:06 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 40 / 59 °F | 7 mph NW | 3.7 ft | 9:25 am · 9:48 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 37 / 59 °F | 7 mph N | 2.5 ft | 10:03 am · 10:28 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 37 / 60 °F | 6 mph NE | 1.8 ft | 10:39 am · 11:09 pm |
- Thu 29 Partly cloudy 42° / 69° 1.9 ft
- Fri 30 Clear sky 48° / 73° 2.3 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 38° / 62° 2.3 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 39° / 64° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 44° / 67° 1.3 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 48° / 68° 1.4 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 51° / 68° 3.3 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 (+2.8 °F; normal high: 63 °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 5:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Wading River
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:23 am
- Full dark 7:00 pm
- Civil dawn 6:54 am
- Civil dusk 6:29 pm
- Solar noon 12:42 pm (37° high)
- Daylight 10 h 39 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:23 pm
- Full dark 7:00 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,806 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Wading River
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:33–3:33 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:04–4:04 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:59–10:59 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:06–8:06 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 Wading River
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Graveling Point Fishing Area 8.1 mi
- Boat ramp 3.6 mi
- Boat ramp 3.6 mi
- Boat ramp 3.9 mi
- Boat ramp 4.2 mi
- Boat ramp 5.4 mi
- Crowley Landing 6.2 mi
- Marina 3.7 mi
- Paddle Boats 8.6 mi
- Captain Fitz's Marine 8.6 mi
- Scott's Bait & Tackle 7.9 mi
- Bogin's Bait and Tackle 8.7 mi
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 0.3 mi.
From the shoreline (0.4 mi from Wading River) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 0.3 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.3 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.3 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.3 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- 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 0.3 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. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 0.3 mi out.
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 Wading RiverTides nearby
- Leektown2.1 mi
- Merrygold2.9 mi
- New Gretna3.2 mi
- Green Bank4.5 mi
- Crowleytown6.1 mi
- Port Republic6.6 mi
- Nugentown7.9 mi
- West Tuckerton8.1 mi
- Mystic Island8.1 mi
- Tuckerton8.8 mi
Wading River at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 39.615° N, 74.504° W.
- It is 79 mi south of Newark, the main place in New Jersey. The sun rises at the same time and sets 3 min later than in Newark.
- The nearest tide station, Wading River, is 0.4 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about Wading RiverQuestions
What time is high tide today in Wading River?
Today in Wading River there are high tides at 12:08 am (3.2 ft) and 12:32 pm (3.9 ft) and low tides at 6:22 am and 7:10 pm. Tide coefficient 89.
What time is sunset today in Wading River?
At 6:01 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:29 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Wading River?
At 7:23 am. First light comes at 6:24 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 1:33–3:33 am, Minor 9:59–10:59 am, Major 2:04–4:04 pm, Minor 7:06–8:06 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Wading River?
Overcast, from 41 °F to 65 °F, with a light breeze from the east-southeast (4 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Wading River?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.1 ft waves with a period of 6.1 s from the east.
When is the best time to visit Wading River?
The best time to visit Wading River is from May to September: highs of 72 °F to 85 °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 Wading River (Town) (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).