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 1h 09m 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 - Apr 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:000.410:250.44:09-0.14:35-0.15:416:19New Moon1Fri
2Sat10:500.411:130.45:03-0.15:23-0.15:406:20New Moon2Sat
3Sun11:390.45:55-0.16:10-0.15:386:21New Moon3Sun
4Mon12:020.412:310.46:45-0.16:56-0.15:376:22Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:530.41:250.47:34-0.17:410.05:356:23Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:470.42:220.38:250.08:300.05:336:24Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:420.43:200.39:220.09:250.05:326:25First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:390.34:170.310:270.010:300.15:306:26First Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:340.35:140.311:340.011:390.15:296:27First Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:320.36:130.312:350.05:276:28First Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:320.37:130.312:420.11:280.05:266:29Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:310.38:060.31:360.12:140.05:246:30Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:230.38:520.32:250.02:550.05:236:31Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:070.39:320.33:090.03:340.05:216:32Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:460.310:090.43:520.04:120.05:196:33Full Moon15Fri
16Sat10:230.310:430.44:340.04:490.05:186:34Full Moon16Sat
17Sun10:580.311:160.45:150.05:250.05:176:35Full Moon17Sun
18Mon11:320.311:480.45:540.05:590.05:156:36Full Moon18Mon
19Tue12:060.36:310.06:310.05:146:37Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:190.412:420.37:070.07:010.05:126:38Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:520.31:230.37:440.07:330.05:116:39Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:340.32:130.38:250.08:110.15:096:40Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat2:260.33:110.39:170.09:040.15:086:41Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:270.35:110.311:240.011:240.16:077:42Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:290.36:120.312:350.06:057:43Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue6:340.37:170.312:490.11:380.06:047:44Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:430.48:220.31:590.02:340.06:027:45Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu8:480.49:210.43:000.03:260.06:017:46Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:460.410:140.43:570.04:160.06:007:47Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:390.411:030.44:520.05:06-0.15:597:48New Moon30Sat
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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