New Jersey Coast Water Temperature, Tides & Buoy Report
Region: New Jersey
The New Jersey coast runs 130 miles from Sandy Hook at the northern tip to Cape May at the southern gateway to Delaware Bay. The coastline is fully exposed to the Atlantic, with a series of barrier islands, inlets, and back bays that create a wide range of conditions over a relatively short stretch.
NOAA Stations Near New Jersey Coast
- LONG ISLAND - 30 NM South of Islip, NY (44025)
- DELAWARE BAY 26 NM Southeast of Cape May, NJ (44009)
- New York Harbor Entrance - 15 NM SE of Breezy Point , NY (44065)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What conditions does Big Buoy track near the New Jersey coast?
- Big Buoy tracks real-time water temperature, wave height, swell period and direction, wind speed and direction, and atmospheric pressure from NOAA stations across the region, including Long Island (northern offshore), Delaware Bay (southern offshore), and New York Harbor near Sandy Hook. You also get 7-day tide forecasts, solunar tables, and extended weather outlooks for the entire Jersey Shore.
- What is the tidal range along the New Jersey coast?
- Tidal range along the New Jersey coast is moderate — 3.5 to 5 feet — with strong inlet currents at Manasquan, Barnegat, Little Egg, and Great Egg that create dynamic flow patterns on every tide change. The inlets are the most active zones, particularly during the last two hours of the outgoing tide when current is strongest.
- What conditions should I check before heading out on the New Jersey coast?
- Swell height and direction are the first things to check — the coast faces east-southeast and is fully exposed to northeast storms that build surf rapidly. If you're crossing an inlet bar, check wind direction against tide: an outgoing tide opposing northeast wind creates standing waves at Manasquan, Barnegat, and the other inlets. Water temperature is highly seasonal and can still be cold well into June. Big Buoy shows real-time data from offshore NOAA stations plus tide forecasts for timing inlet crossings.
- What NOAA stations does Big Buoy track near New Jersey Coast?
- Big Buoy tracks 882 NOAA buoys and 3,400+ tide stations nationwide, with many in the New Jersey Coast area — including LONG ISLAND - 30 NM South of Islip, NY (44025), DELAWARE BAY 26 NM Southeast of Cape May, NJ (44009), New York Harbor Entrance - 15 NM SE of Breezy Point , NY (44065). Each station reports water temperature, wave height, wind speed and direction, and more — updated every 10 minutes. Open the map to see all stations near New Jersey Coast.
- What marine conditions are available for New Jersey Coast?
- Big Buoy shows real-time water temperature, wave height, swell period, wind speed and direction, 7-day tide tables with exact high and low times, and daily solunar peak windows for New Jersey Coast.
- Is Big Buoy free to use for New Jersey Coast marine conditions?
- Yes. Real-time buoy data, tides, and solunar for New Jersey Coast are completely free with no account required. Big Buoy Pro adds the Wind Tab, the Depth Chart, satellite overlays (sea surface temp, chlorophyll, currents), 16-day forecasts, and forecast model switching.