Tides Today & Tomorrow in Forked River, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Forked River, NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:28 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 53m at 6:29 pm (0.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8533391
Common Questions About Tides

Forked River, NJ Tides - Sep 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:020.37:290.41:330.11:310.16:247:29Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu8:030.38:270.42:280.12:250.16:247:27Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:000.39:200.43:170.13:140.16:257:26Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:500.310:050.44:020.04:000.16:267:24Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:330.310:450.44:440.04:440.06:277:23New Moon5Sun
6Mon11:130.311:230.45:240.05:270.06:287:21New Moon6Mon
7Tue11:510.411:580.46:030.06:090.06:297:20New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:270.46:390.06:490.06:307:18New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:320.41:020.47:140.07:270.06:317:16Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:050.41:360.47:450.08:030.06:327:15Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:390.32:110.38:150.08:390.16:337:13Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:150.32:490.38:440.19:180.16:347:11Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon2:590.33:340.39:160.110:070.16:357:10First Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:530.34:270.49:590.111:140.16:367:08First Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:520.35:250.411:040.16:377:06First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:550.36:270.412:290.112:270.16:387:05First Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:020.37:350.41:370.11:410.16:387:03Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:120.38:420.42:360.02:450.06:397:02Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:160.49:410.43:300.03:430.06:407:00Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:110.410:340.44:220.04:390.06:416:58Full Moon20Mon
21Tue11:020.411:240.45:130.05:340.06:426:57Full Moon21Tue
22Wed11:520.46:02-0.16:280.06:436:55Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:140.412:410.46:50-0.17:190.06:446:53Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:050.41:320.47:360.08:090.06:456:52Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:570.42:240.48:210.08:590.06:466:50Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:520.42:190.48:070.08:530.05:475:48Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:500.33:140.48:570.09:530.15:485:47Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:460.34:080.49:550.110:590.15:495:45Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:420.35:010.310:590.15:505:43Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:380.35:570.312:030.112:030.15:515:42Third Quarter30Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8533391)

Common Questions About Forked River, NJ Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Forked River, NJ today?

Slack tide in Forked River, NJ is approximately 9:58 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Forked River, NJ?

Forked River, NJ is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Forked River, NJ tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Forked River, NJ?

Tide predictions for Forked River, NJ come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Forked River, NJ?

Tide data for Forked River, NJ is sourced from NOAA Station #8533391. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8533391.

What is the moon phase in Forked River, NJ tonight?

Tonight the moon over Forked River, NJ is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Forked River, NJ in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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