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Sun Times
Sunrise:5:29 AM
Sunset:6:38 PM
Dawn:5:05 AM
Dusk:7:02 PM
Moon Phase
New Moon
71% illuminated
Spring tides (higher highs, lower lows)
Next Full:May 1
Next New:May 16
Offshore Conditions
Wave Height: 4.3 ft
Wave Period: 7.0 sec
Avg Wave Period: 5.7 sec
Wave Direction: S (180°)
Air Temperature: 59.5 °F
Water Temperature: 55.0 °F
Tides
Low TideApr 17, 6:24 AM-0.28 ft
High TideApr 17, 12:12 PM2.38 ft
Low TideApr 17, 6:24 PM-0.34 ft
High TideApr 18, 12:30 AM2.97 ft
Low TideApr 18, 7:12 AM-0.35 ft
High TideApr 18, 1:00 PM2.34 ft
Marine Forecast
Active Advisories
Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 17 at 3:00PM EDT until April 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Apr 17, 7:00 PM • Expires: Apr 18, 10:00 AM
Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 17 at 3:00PM EDT until April 19 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Apr 17, 7:00 PM • Expires: Apr 18, 10:00 AM
Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 17 at 3:00PM EDT until April 19 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Effective: Apr 17, 7:00 PM • Expires: Apr 18, 10:00 AM
Coastal Flood Statement
Coastal Flood Statement issued April 17 at 2:31PM EDT until April 17 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Apr 17, 6:31 PM • Expires: Apr 18, 2:00 AM
Marine forecast for Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM. Visit National Weather Service for full details.
Issued: Apr 17, 7:49 PM
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Coast Guard Notices
LNM Week 15-2026
Apr 13, 2026The latest Local Notice to Mariners for District 5 covers navigational updates, bridge operations, channel changes, aids to navigation updates, and hazards affecting New Jersey coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet. Essential reading for all mariners operating in these waters.
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Special Notice: East Summary Of Offshore Wind Energy
Special navigational notice affecting District 5 waters. This notice contains important information for mariners, including offshore activities, construction zones, or significant navigational changes.
Note: Local Notices to Mariners are published weekly and contain critical navigational information including bridge schedules, channel changes, aids to navigation updates, and hazards to navigation. All mariners should review these notices regularly.
Marine Radio Frequencies
Service
Frequency
Use
Coast Guard
Channel 16
Emergency & Calling
Harbor Master
Channel 9
Barnegat Inlet
Bridge
Channel 13
Bridge Operations
Commercial
Channel 6
Ship-to-Ship
Note: Channel 16 is the international distress, safety, and calling frequency. Monitor at all times when underway.