Tides Today & Tomorrow in Forked River, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Forked River, NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 20m at 12:27 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:00 am (0.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8533391
Common Questions About Tides

Forked River, NJ Tides - Sep 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:000.412:260.46:450.07:000.06:247:28Full Moon1Sat
2Sun12:430.41:100.47:260.07:460.06:257:27Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:290.41:570.48:060.08:340.06:267:25Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:200.42:490.48:470.09:250.06:277:23Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:160.43:460.49:330.010:260.06:287:22Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:160.34:450.410:290.011:370.16:297:20Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:170.35:450.411:360.06:307:19Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:200.36:480.412:500.112:480.16:317:17Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:270.37:550.41:560.01:560.06:317:15Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:340.38:590.42:550.02:560.06:327:14Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:330.39:540.43:470.03:500.06:337:12Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:240.410:410.44:350.04:410.06:347:11New Moon12Wed
13Thu11:090.411:240.45:210.05:300.06:357:09New Moon13Thu
14Fri11:520.46:040.06:160.06:367:07New Moon14Fri
15Sat12:050.412:320.46:430.06:580.06:377:06New Moon15Sat
16Sun12:440.41:120.47:200.07:390.06:387:04Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:240.41:520.47:540.08:170.06:397:02Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:050.32:330.48:260.08:560.16:407:01Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:490.33:170.38:580.19:380.16:416:59Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:370.34:020.39:330.110:280.16:426:57First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:270.34:500.310:170.111:320.16:436:56First Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:190.35:390.311:210.16:446:54First Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:130.36:340.312:390.112:360.16:456:52First Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:120.37:330.31:400.11:400.16:466:51Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:130.38:320.42:320.12:360.16:476:49Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:070.39:230.43:190.03:260.16:486:47Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:530.310:100.44:030.04:150.06:486:46Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:350.410:530.44:460.05:040.06:496:44Full Moon28Fri
29Sat11:170.411:370.45:300.05:530.06:506:43Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:590.411:220.45:130.05:420.05:515:41Full Moon30Sun
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 3:13 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Forked River, NJ in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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