Tides Today & Tomorrow in Forked River, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Forked River, NJ.
Next low tide : in 2h 45m at 10:29 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 4:51 pm (0.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8533391
Common Questions About Tides

Forked River, NJ Tides - Feb 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:160.33:340.39:380.09:410.07:055:15First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:010.34:220.210:380.110:320.07:045:17First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:460.35:130.211:430.111:310.07:035:18First Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:370.36:110.212:450.17:025:19Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:350.37:140.212:310.01:400.07:015:20Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:350.38:130.21:270.02:290.07:005:21Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:280.39:020.32:180.03:150.06:585:23Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:130.39:450.33:060.03:590.06:575:24Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:530.310:240.33:520.04:410.06:565:25Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:310.311:010.34:380.05:210.06:555:26Full Moon10Fri
11Sat11:080.411:390.35:220.05:590.06:545:27Full Moon11Sat
12Sun11:460.36:050.06:350.06:535:28Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:190.312:270.36:470.07:100.06:525:30Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue1:020.31:130.37:310.07:470.06:505:31Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:500.32:050.38:180.08:290.06:495:32Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu2:440.33:030.39:150.09:200.06:485:33Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:420.34:040.310:260.010:290.06:465:34Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:430.35:100.311:420.011:470.06:455:35Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:490.36:220.312:530.06:445:37Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:000.37:350.312:590.01:550.06:425:38Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:070.38:380.32:030.02:510.06:415:39Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:030.49:310.33:000.03:410.06:405:40Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:520.410:180.33:530.04:29-0.16:385:41New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:370.411:020.34:430.05:13-0.16:375:42New Moon24Fri
25Sat11:200.411:430.35:300.05:54-0.16:355:43New Moon25Sat
26Sun12:010.36:130.06:310.06:345:44Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:240.312:420.36:540.07:050.06:335:46Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue1:040.31:250.37:320.07:380.06:315:47Waxing Crescent28Tue
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 1:40 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 46% 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 (46% 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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