New Jersey High Water

King Tides are the highest tides of the year. Higher than normal tides typically occur when a new or full moon coincides with the moon being at its closest point to earth in its orbit, also known as its perigee. NOAA issues a seasonal high tide bulletin to report regionally when higher than normal high tides can be expected. We are most likely to experience nuisance coastal flooding during the winter and spring but keep in mind, a combination of local conditions such as precipitation, wind direction, and/or other short-term meteorological events may lead to higher flooding events as well. Learn more about king tides here.

King Tides cause flooding that represents a preview of how and where sea level rise will affect local landscapes. Documenting current flood impacts helps ground-truth local sea level rise models for more accurate planning in the future.