Nantuxent Cove is a tidal estuary and embayment of Delaware Bay in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It is a coastal saltwater environment characterized by extensive marshlands and a network of tidal creeks. The cove receives the outflow of Nantuxent Creek, a 5.5-mile-long estuary that forms part of the border between Lawrence and Downe Townships. The primary public access point for paddlers is the Money Island Marina, located at the Nantuxent Creek entrance to the cove. This is a working marina and a significant seafood landing port, so paddlers must expect moderate vessel traffic from commercial fishing boats and recreational vessels. Parking at the marina is limited, and launching is done from a public beach, meaning your feet will get wet; the facility is not wheelchair accessible. The area is subject to significant tidal influence, with a typical tidal range of approximately 5 to 7 feet, as indicated by data from the nearby Back Creek entrance station. Currents within the protected cove and creek are generally gentle to moderate, but they are entirely driven by the tide. Paddlers should plan their route to work with the tidal flow, especially when venturing into Nantuxent Creek, and consult current tide tables for the area. The open waters of Delaware Bay are exposed to wind, which can create chop, but the creeks and the cove itself offer more protected paddling. The surrounding landscape includes the Nantuxent Wildlife Management Area on Jones Island, providing opportunities to observe various bird species and marine life in a calm, marshy environment. A suggested route is the Nantuxent Cove Wildlife Loop, which explores these protected marshlands. Hazards include seasonal biting flies (greenheads) and the ever-present need for awareness of boat traffic and tidal changes. The marina offers small boat rentals intended for use specifically within Nantuxent Cove and Nantuxent Creek.