murf, it is narrow going in to the brigantine cove but plenty of water, you will see sport fishers going in and out. tide not a problem.
we keep out boat in beach haven at shelter harbor marina.
if you run the back bay, pay attention, the water gets real shallow at low tide, you always have enough water regardless of the tide, you just cant cut any corners or miss any marks. we actually will run back there after dark if we stay late at ac