Harvey Cedars Tide Chart
High and low tide times for Harvey Cedars, New Jersey. Plan your beach day with accurate NOAA predictions.
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Data Source: Barnegat Inlet Station
Key reference station at Barnegat Inlet. Serves Long Beach Island north end and Island Beach State Park area.
Times adjusted +10 minutes for Harvey Cedars location.
View official NOAA data →Best Activities by Tide
Shell Hunting
Low tide exposes more beach and tidal pools
Swimming
Calmer currents on rising mid-tide
Surfing
Moving water creates better wave shape
Surf Fishing
Fish feed actively as tide pushes baitfish
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Water Quality at Harvey Cedars
Excellent75th Ocean Front has a 5-year average bacteria level of 10 CFU/100mL.
View Harvey Cedars water quality →Tide tip: Beach Walking
Wider beach and firmer sand.
Tide FAQs
What is the best tide for beach activities in New Jersey?
Low tide is ideal for shell hunting, exploring tidal pools, and maximizing beach space. Mid-tide rising is best for swimming as currents are calmer. High tide is often best for fishing from shore and surfing at certain breaks.
How often do tides change at the Jersey Shore?
The Jersey Shore experiences semi-diurnal tides, meaning two high tides and two low tides approximately every 24 hours and 50 minutes. Each tide cycle takes about 6 hours and 12 minutes.
Where can I find accurate tide predictions for NJ beaches?
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) provides official tide predictions for multiple stations along the Jersey Shore. Our tide charts use official NOAA CO-OPS data for accuracy.
What does MLLW mean in tide charts?
MLLW stands for Mean Lower Low Water, which is the average height of the lower of the two daily low tides. It is the standard reference datum for tide predictions in the United States.
Tide predictions provided by NOAA CO-OPS