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 54m 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 - May 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:290.411:510.45:46-0.15:56-0.15:577:49New Moon1Sun
2Mon12:190.46:38-0.16:440.05:567:50New Moon2Mon
3Tue12:390.41:110.47:28-0.17:320.05:557:51Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:290.42:050.38:170.08:180.05:547:52Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu2:210.43:020.39:060.09:050.05:527:53Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:160.44:000.39:580.09:580.15:517:54Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:110.34:550.310:560.010:590.15:507:55First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:050.35:490.311:580.15:497:56First Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:580.36:420.312:060.112:570.15:487:57First Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:520.37:360.31:090.11:480.15:477:58First Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:480.38:280.32:050.12:330.05:467:59Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu8:420.39:160.32:540.13:140.05:458:00Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:300.39:570.43:390.03:540.05:448:01Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:130.310:350.44:230.04:320.05:438:02Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:520.311:110.45:060.05:110.05:428:03Full Moon15Sun
16Mon11:300.311:450.45:490.05:500.05:418:04Full Moon16Mon
17Tue12:060.36:310.06:280.05:408:05Full Moon17Tue
18Wed12:180.412:440.37:110.07:050.05:398:06Full Moon18Wed
19Thu12:520.41:240.37:510.07:420.05:388:07Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:310.42:100.38:310.08:200.15:378:08Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:170.43:030.39:140.09:040.15:378:09Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:130.44:020.310:040.010:000.15:368:09Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:140.45:000.311:040.011:150.15:358:10Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:140.45:570.312:080.05:348:11Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:140.46:570.312:330.11:090.05:348:12Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:180.47:580.41:420.02:050.05:338:13Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:220.48:580.42:430.02:580.05:338:14Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:230.49:520.43:400.03:490.05:328:14Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:180.410:420.44:350.04:390.05:318:15New Moon29Sun
30Mon11:100.411:300.45:290.05:300.05:318:16New Moon30Mon
31Tue12:010.46:210.06:210.05:308:17New Moon31Tue
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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