Fourth of July Tides at the Jersey Shore
Official NOAA high and low tide times for Fourth of July 2026 at all 9 NJ Shore stations.
Fourth of July 2026 Tide Times
Independence Day falls on Saturday, July 4, 2026 — one of the busiest beach days of the summer. Check the high and low tide times below so you can grab the widest beach for blankets, time the water for the kids, and stake out a spot before the fireworks.
Fourth of July 2026 Tide FAQs
When is Fourth of July 2026?
Fourth of July 2026 falls on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Tide times vary by beach along the Jersey Shore — the tables on this page list high and low tide for all nine NOAA stations from Sandy Hook to Cape May.
What is the best tide for the beach on Fourth of July?
Low tide exposes the widest beach — best for setting up blankets on a crowded holiday, walking, and shelling. A rising, mid-level tide is calmest for swimming. For evening fireworks, check the low-tide time so you can claim more sand as the crowd builds.
Where do the Fourth of July tide times on this page come from?
All high and low tide predictions are official NOAA CO-OPS data for the nine New Jersey Shore stations, shown in Eastern Time and referenced to mean lower low water (MLLW).
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More Tide Information
Tide predictions provided by NOAA CO-OPS
Actual water levels may vary due to weather conditions.