Tides Today & Tomorrow in Forked River, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Forked River, NJ.
Next low tide : 11:22 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 31m at 5:09 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 - Feb 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:100.49:450.33:050.04:050.07:055:15Full Moon1Sun
2Mon10:010.410:340.34:000.04:55-0.17:045:16Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:500.411:240.34:55-0.15:43-0.17:035:17Full Moon3Tue
4Wed11:400.45:48-0.16:29-0.17:025:18Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:140.412:300.46:38-0.17:13-0.17:015:20Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:070.41:220.47:28-0.17:58-0.17:005:21Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:010.42:170.38:200.08:45-0.16:595:22Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:560.33:120.39:170.09:370.06:585:23Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:500.34:080.310:220.010:370.06:575:24Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:440.35:050.311:320.011:410.06:565:25Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:410.36:070.212:390.06:555:27Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:430.37:150.212:440.01:380.06:535:28Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:460.38:170.21:420.02:310.06:525:29Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:400.39:080.32:330.03:180.06:515:30Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:270.39:510.33:210.04:020.06:505:31New Moon15Sun
16Mon10:070.310:310.34:060.04:430.06:485:33New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:450.311:080.34:490.05:210.06:475:34New Moon17Tue
18Wed11:210.311:440.35:300.05:570.06:465:35New Moon18Wed
19Thu11:560.36:080.06:290.06:455:36Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:180.312:300.36:440.06:590.06:435:37Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:510.31:040.37:180.07:270.06:425:38Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:230.31:400.37:510.07:550.06:405:39Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:570.32:210.38:270.08:250.06:395:41Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:370.33:090.29:130.09:050.06:385:42First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:260.34:040.210:220.110:040.06:365:43First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:220.35:050.211:440.111:260.06:355:44First Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:260.36:160.212:540.06:335:45Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:400.37:290.312:430.01:550.06:325:46Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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 8:15 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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