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 : 12:23 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 55m at 6:00 am (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 - Dec 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:290.33:430.39:330.110:350.06:584:33First Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:260.34:420.310:540.111:370.06:594:32First Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:240.35:440.312:080.07:004:32First Quarter3Sat
4Sun6:250.36:480.312:350.01:130.07:014:32Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:260.47:510.31:290.02:110.07:024:32Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:230.48:480.42:210.03:060.07:034:32Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:150.49:420.43:11-0.14:010.07:034:32Full Moon7Wed
8Thu10:040.410:330.44:03-0.14:54-0.17:044:32Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:530.411:250.34:54-0.15:46-0.17:054:32Full Moon9Fri
10Sat11:420.45:450.06:35-0.17:064:32Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:170.312:330.46:340.07:230.07:074:32Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon1:120.31:260.47:210.08:110.07:084:32Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue2:090.32:200.38:100.09:010.07:084:32Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed3:050.33:140.39:030.09:540.07:094:32Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:570.34:050.310:030.110:500.07:104:32Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:470.34:540.311:070.111:440.07:114:33Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:360.35:440.312:080.17:114:33Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:270.36:380.312:320.01:030.17:124:33Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:180.37:330.31:170.01:520.07:134:34Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:060.38:230.32:000.02:380.07:134:34Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:490.39:080.32:410.03:220.07:144:34Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:280.49:490.33:220.04:070.07:144:35New Moon22Thu
23Fri10:050.410:290.34:040.04:510.07:154:35New Moon23Fri
24Sat10:420.411:070.34:460.05:340.07:154:36New Moon24Sat
25Sun11:180.411:470.35:280.06:150.07:164:37New Moon25Sun
26Mon11:570.46:090.06:550.07:164:37Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:300.312:410.46:490.07:360.07:164:38Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:180.31:310.37:320.08:180.07:174:39Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu2:120.32:260.38:200.09:070.07:174:39Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri3:080.33:240.39:210.010:030.07:174:40First Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:040.34:210.310:350.011:010.07:174:41First Quarter31Sat
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 9:11 am — 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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