Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- Low2:10 AM0.9 ft
- High7:41 AM4.9 ft
- Low2:07 PM0.9 ft
- High7:57 PM5.5 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- Low3:01 AM0.8 ft
- High8:34 AM5.1 ft
- Low3:06 PM0.7 ft
- High8:51 PM5.6 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 2:10 AM | 0.9 ft |
| High | 7:41 AM | 4.9 ft |
| Low | 2:07 PM | 0.9 ft |
| High | 7:57 PM | 5.5 ft |
Best windows today
- FishingNext: Wed 1:00 to 2:00 AMEarlier today: 6:00 to 7:00 AM
Today's best window (6:00 to 7:00 AM) has passed.
- Tidepools & shellingNext: Wed 2:00 to 4:00 PMEarlier today: 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Today's best window (1:00 to 3:00 PM) has passed.
- SurfingNext: Wed 5:00 to 7:00 PMEarlier today: 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Today's best window (4:00 to 6:00 PM) has passed.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 12:00 to 4:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 12:00 PM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing7:00 to 8:00 AM
Dawn light with the incoming tide around the 8:34 AM high.
- Tidepools & shelling2:00 to 4:00 PM
The 0.7 ft low at 3:06 PM falls in full daylight. The tide returns fast here, so start heading back by 4:05 PM.
- Surfing5:00 to 7:00 PM
Mid tide from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 1:00 to 5:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 1:00 PM.
Next 7 days
October calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayTue 20 | L2:10a0.9 | H7:41a4.9 | L2:07p0.9 | H7:57p5.5 | 4.7 |
| WedOct 21 | L3:01a0.8 | H8:34a5.1 | L3:06p0.7 | H8:51p5.6 | 4.9 |
| ThuOct 22 | L3:49a0.6 | H9:23a5.3 | L4:02p0.6 | H9:40p5.7 | 5.1 |
| FriOct 23 | L4:36a0.5 | H10:07a5.6 | L4:57p0.4 | H10:27p5.7 | 5.3 |
| SatOct 24 | L5:21a0.3 | H10:49a5.9 | L5:50p0.3 | H11:11p5.7 | 5.5 |
| SunOct 25 | L6:05a0.3 | H11:30a6.1 | L6:42p0.3 | H11:54p5.7 | 5.8 |
| MonOct 26 | L6:48a0.2 | H12:10p6.3 | L7:33p0.3 | 6.0 spring tide |
Spring tides Monday. Lows drop to 0.2 ft, the best low-water days this week. Spring and neap tides
Tide predictions and observations: NOAA National Ocean Service, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), station 8538231.
Nearby stations
Currents
Deepwater Point, 0.5 nm NW of
- Slack3:26 AM
- Max flood6:10 AM 1.7 kn
- Slack9:20 AM
- Max ebb11:59 AM 1.7 kn
- Slack3:18 PM
- Max flood6:00 PM 2.3 kn
- Slack9:30 PM
Current predictions for Deepwater Point, 0.5 nm NW of, 1 mi away. Currents near inlets can be strong. Not for navigation.
Station details
- Datum
- Mean lower low water
- Predictions
- NOAA subordinate, from Reedy Point, C&d Canal
- Live gauge
- None
- Coordinates
- 39.683° N, 75.510° W
- Time zone
- Eastern, UTC−4
- Station ID
- NOAA 8538231
About the tides at Salem Canal entrance
Tides here follow a regular twice-daily rhythm. The two daily highs usually differ by only 0.6 ft. The pattern follows the reference station at Reedy Point, C&d Canal. The range is large, about 5.1 ft on average. Flats and bars appear and vanish quickly, so keep an eye on the time. That is larger than most New Jersey stations on this site. The next spring tides peak on October 27, with a range of 6.1 ft. Neap tides follow today, when the range shrinks to 4.7 ft. In the next 12 months the highest predicted tide here is 6.7 ft on August 3, and the lowest is −0.8 ft on January 24.
Salem Canal entrance is a subordinate station. NOAA predicts its tides by adjusting Reedy Point, C&d Canal: highs come about 36 min and lows about 52 min later than there. NOAA measured the tide here from 1977 to 1983 to set up these predictions. The nearest other station is Wilmington Marine Terminal, 2 mi away, where high tide comes about 14 min later. For tidal currents, see Deepwater Point, 0.5 nm NW of.
Predictions are based on Reedy Point, C&d Canal.
Tide predictions and water levels from NOAA CO-OPS. For planning only, not for navigation. Real water levels can differ because of wind, air pressure and river flow. Always check conditions on site.