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 5h 30m 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 - Jan 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:430.39:060.32:370.03:250.07:184:42Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:260.49:510.33:230.04:140.07:184:42New Moon2Sun
3Mon10:090.410:350.34:100.05:020.07:184:43New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:530.411:220.34:590.05:49-0.17:184:44New Moon4Tue
5Wed11:400.45:470.06:35-0.17:184:45Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:110.312:300.46:360.07:20-0.17:184:46Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:050.31:240.47:250.08:07-0.17:184:47Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:020.32:210.48:180.08:570.07:184:48Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:010.33:190.39:190.09:530.07:184:49First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:580.34:160.310:280.010:530.07:174:50First Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:540.35:140.311:390.011:540.07:174:51First Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:510.36:150.312:450.07:174:52Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:520.37:190.312:520.01:450.07:174:53Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:520.38:190.31:460.02:390.07:164:54Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:450.49:120.32:370.03:300.07:164:55Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:330.410:000.33:260.04:190.07:164:56Full Moon16Sun
17Mon10:170.410:450.34:140.05:050.07:154:57Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:590.411:290.35:000.05:480.07:154:58Full Moon18Tue
19Wed11:390.35:440.06:270.07:144:59Full Moon19Wed
20Thu12:120.312:190.36:240.07:040.07:145:01Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:550.312:590.37:030.07:390.07:135:02Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:390.31:400.37:410.08:140.07:135:03Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:240.32:220.38:200.08:490.07:125:04Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:080.33:060.39:050.09:300.07:115:05Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:510.33:510.310:010.110:190.07:115:06Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:340.34:380.211:070.111:160.07:105:08Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:200.35:320.212:130.17:095:09Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:140.36:360.212:160.01:130.07:085:10Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:130.37:410.21:120.02:070.07:085:11Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:100.38:390.32:050.02:590.07:075:12Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon9:020.49:290.32:570.03:490.07:065:14New Moon31Mon
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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