Wood-Ridge, New Jersey Weather
Wood-Ridge, 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 Wood-Ridge, Bergen County.
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About Wood-Ridge, New Jersey
Wood-Ridge rises from the gentle slopes of Bergen County, a place where the air often carries the faint, sweet scent of pine and damp earth, a subtle perfume that clings to the residential streets. It lies 2.3 miles east-south-east of Passaic, NJ (from Passaic, NJ: bearing 110°T), and is situated 7.7 miles north-west of Manhattan. The terrain here is not dramatic, but it possesses a quiet dignity, a rolling topography that guides the eye through well-tended lawns and mature trees that stand like stoic sentinels. Sunlight filters through the leafy canopy, dappling the sidewalks in shifting patterns, and in the late afternoon, a warm, honeyed light can linger on the clapboard houses, lending them a timeless glow. The character of Wood-Ridge is one of unassuming comfort, a collection of neighborhoods that feel both lived-in and cared for, where the rhythm of daily life unfolds with a steady, predictable cadence. The history of Wood-Ridge is intertwined with the broader development of the region, its early days marked by agricultural pursuits before the encroaching influence of industry and suburban expansion. The local economy, once tied to manufacturing and transportation, has largely shifted towards service-based industries and commuter living, though remnants of its industrial past can still be glimpsed in the older brick buildings that punctuate some sections. The Hackensack River, though not a dominant feature within Wood-Ridge itself, lies nearby, a significant waterway that shaped the early settlement patterns of the broader landscape. While Wood-Ridge may not boast grand historical monuments, its distinctive character lies in its enduring residential appeal, a testament to its ability to adapt and remain a comfortable, grounded place for its inhabitants.
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| Location | Wood-Ridge, Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40.845656°N, 74.08792°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 07075 |
| Area Code | 201, 551 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Wood-Ridge, New Jersey Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Wood-Ridge, 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 Wood-Ridge includes coordinates 40.845656°N, 74.087920°W, situated in Bergen County. ZIP code 07075. Telephone area code: 201, 551. 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.
