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 : in 4h 19m at 11:22 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 5:39 pm (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 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:120.36:410.312:380.112:410.16:247:29First Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:110.37:390.31:400.11:410.16:247:27Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:130.38:370.32:340.12:350.16:257:26Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:090.39:290.43:220.13:240.16:267:24Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:570.310:130.44:050.14:090.16:277:23Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:380.310:520.44:450.04:520.16:287:21Full Moon6Sat
7Sun11:160.311:280.45:250.05:350.06:297:19Full Moon7Sun
8Mon11:510.46:020.06:160.06:307:18Full Moon8Mon
9Tue12:020.412:240.46:380.06:550.06:317:16Full Moon9Tue
10Wed12:360.412:550.47:100.07:320.06:327:15Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:080.31:260.47:410.08:070.16:337:13Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:430.31:590.48:100.08:440.16:347:11Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat2:230.32:410.48:410.09:260.16:357:10Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:130.33:320.49:170.110:230.16:367:08Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:120.34:320.410:070.111:400.16:377:06Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:160.35:360.411:220.16:387:05Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:220.36:440.412:580.112:470.16:397:03Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:330.37:560.42:040.12:000.16:397:01Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:410.39:030.43:010.03:030.06:407:00Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:410.49:590.43:530.04:010.06:416:58Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:330.410:500.44:430.04:560.06:426:57New Moon21Sun
22Mon11:220.411:390.45:310.05:500.06:436:55New Moon22Mon
23Tue12:090.46:180.06:420.06:446:53New Moon23Tue
24Wed12:260.412:570.47:030.07:310.06:456:52Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:150.41:450.47:460.08:180.06:466:50Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri2:050.42:350.48:290.09:060.06:476:48Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat2:590.33:270.49:120.09:580.16:486:47Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun2:550.33:210.49:000.19:570.15:495:45First Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:510.34:140.39:590.111:030.15:505:43First Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:470.35:090.311:070.15:515:42First Quarter30Tue
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 2:30 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 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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