Laurence Harbor, New Jersey Weather
Laurence Harbor, New Jersey — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Laurence Harbor, Middlesex County.
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About Laurence Harbor, New Jersey
Laurence Harbor rests along the Raritan Bay, a stretch of coastline where the land slopes gently toward the water, fringed by salt marshes that hum with unseen life. It lies 3.6 miles south-south-east of Perth Amboy, NJ (from Perth Amboy, NJ: bearing 164°T), and is situated 9.7 miles east-south-east of Edison. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a briny tang, a constant reminder of the bay's proximity, and a soft, diffused light often bathes the modest homes and weathered docks. Here, the terrain is a study in subtle transitions, from the low-lying wetlands to the slightly higher ground that supports the scattered residential areas and small commercial strips, all under a sky that can shift from a clear, sharp blue to a brooding, oyster-shell grey with startling speed. The scattered trees, mostly resilient oaks and maples, offer their shade, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems to absorb the quiet murmur of daily life. For generations, the fortunes of Laurence Harbor have been tied to the ebb and flow of the bay. Historically, fishing and oystering were the lifeblood, providing sustenance and a modest income for the families who settled this shore. Though the great oyster beds have long since diminished, the echoes of that maritime past linger in the names of streets and the quiet pride of those who still cast lines from the shore or tend to small pleasure craft. Today, while many residents commute to larger centers for work, the local economy still holds a small, persistent thread of commerce in its marinas and bait-and-tackle shops, catering to a persistent love for the water. The character of Laurence Harbor is one of quiet persistence, a place that endures the changing tides of fortune and time with a stoic, unassuming grace.
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| Location | Laurence Harbor, Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40.456774°N, 74.246534°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 08879 |
| Area Code | 908 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Laurence Harbor, New Jersey Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Laurence Harbor, New Jersey, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Laurence Harbor includes coordinates 40.456774°N, 74.246534°W, situated in Middlesex County. ZIP code 08879. Telephone area code: 908. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
