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 44m 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 - Oct 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:440.36:050.312:070.112:130.15:525:40Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:430.37:030.31:020.11:100.15:535:38Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:390.37:560.31:490.11:590.15:545:37Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:270.38:420.42:300.12:440.15:555:35Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:080.39:220.43:090.03:270.15:565:34Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:440.49:580.43:470.04:090.05:575:32Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:180.410:330.44:240.04:500.05:585:31Full Moon7Tue
8Wed10:490.411:070.45:000.05:310.05:595:29Full Moon8Wed
9Thu11:190.411:420.35:350.06:100.06:005:27Full Moon9Thu
10Fri11:510.46:080.06:490.06:015:26Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:190.312:270.46:420.07:290.06:025:24Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:040.31:130.47:170.08:140.16:035:23Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:590.32:100.47:590.19:120.16:045:21Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:040.33:170.48:550.110:260.16:055:20Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:100.34:240.410:150.111:400.16:065:18Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:140.35:310.411:390.16:075:17Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:200.36:390.412:430.012:510.16:085:15Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:250.47:440.41:380.01:520.06:095:14Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:220.48:400.42:280.02:480.06:105:12Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:130.49:300.43:160.03:410.06:115:11New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:590.410:170.44:030.04:330.06:125:10New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:440.411:040.44:490.05:220.06:135:08New Moon22Wed
23Thu11:290.411:500.45:330.06:100.06:155:07Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:140.46:170.06:560.06:165:05Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:390.31:010.46:580.07:400.06:175:04Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:310.31:520.47:400.18:270.06:185:03Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:270.32:450.38:240.19:200.16:195:01First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:240.33:400.39:180.110:210.16:205:00First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:180.34:330.310:260.111:240.16:214:59First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:110.35:260.311:360.16:224:58First Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:050.36:200.312:190.112:360.16:234:56Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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