Tides Today & Tomorrow in Forked River, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Forked River, NJ.
Next low tide : in 28m at 12:23 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:380.49:070.32:360.03:230.06:305:47Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:310.49:580.33:320.04:14-0.16:295:48New Moon2Wed
3Thu10:200.410:460.44:26-0.15:03-0.16:275:49New Moon3Thu
4Fri11:090.411:350.45:19-0.15:50-0.16:265:50New Moon4Fri
5Sat11:590.46:11-0.16:36-0.16:245:52Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:260.412:500.47:00-0.17:20-0.16:235:53Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:180.41:450.47:51-0.18:06-0.16:215:54Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:130.42:410.38:450.08:560.06:205:55First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:090.43:380.39:450.09:530.06:185:56First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:040.34:360.310:530.010:580.06:175:57First Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:010.35:350.312:020.06:155:58First Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:010.36:390.312:050.01:050.06:145:59Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:050.37:410.31:070.01:590.06:126:00Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:050.38:350.32:010.02:470.06:106:01Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:540.39:210.32:490.03:300.06:096:02Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:370.310:010.33:350.04:110.06:076:03Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:150.310:390.34:180.04:500.06:066:04Full Moon17Thu
18Fri10:510.311:150.35:000.05:260.06:046:05Full Moon18Fri
19Sat11:260.311:490.35:390.06:000.06:026:06Full Moon19Sat
20Sun12:000.36:170.06:320.06:016:07Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:230.312:330.36:520.07:010.05:596:08Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:550.31:070.37:270.07:290.05:586:09Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:280.31:450.38:020.07:570.05:566:10Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:070.32:320.38:420.08:320.05:546:11Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:540.33:260.39:370.09:220.15:536:12Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:500.34:250.310:500.110:430.15:516:13Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:510.35:300.312:040.05:496:14Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:590.36:400.312:080.11:070.05:486:15Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:100.37:470.31:170.02:030.05:466:16Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:140.48:450.32:180.02:550.05:456:17Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu9:090.49:360.43:140.03:45-0.15:436:18New Moon31Thu
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 3:26 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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