Tides Today & Tomorrow in Forked River, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Forked River, NJ.
Next low tide : 10:24 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 14m at 4:04 pm (0.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8533391
Common Questions About Tides

Forked River, NJ Tides - Dec 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:040.36:080.312:080.112:420.16:584:32Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:530.37:050.312:560.01:340.16:594:32Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:430.38:010.31:400.02:240.07:004:32Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:300.48:510.32:250.03:130.07:014:32Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:140.49:380.33:100.04:020.07:024:32New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:590.410:250.33:570.04:520.07:034:32New Moon6Thu
7Fri10:440.411:130.34:470.05:420.07:044:32New Moon7Fri
8Sat11:330.45:390.06:300.07:054:32Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:060.312:260.46:290.07:180.07:054:32Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:020.31:230.47:210.08:070.07:064:32Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue2:030.32:220.48:160.09:000.07:074:32Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:040.33:210.49:180.09:570.07:084:32First Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:020.34:180.310:290.010:570.07:094:32First Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:570.35:150.311:390.011:560.07:094:32First Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:540.36:140.312:440.07:104:32Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:510.47:150.312:510.01:420.07:114:33Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:480.48:130.31:420.02:340.07:124:33Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:390.49:040.32:300.03:230.07:124:33Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:240.49:510.33:160.04:110.07:134:34Full Moon19Wed
20Thu10:070.410:350.34:020.04:560.07:134:34Full Moon20Thu
21Fri10:470.411:180.34:460.05:390.07:144:35Full Moon21Fri
22Sat11:260.45:290.06:190.07:144:35Full Moon22Sat
23Sun12:000.312:050.36:100.06:560.07:154:36Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:440.312:440.36:490.07:310.07:154:36Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:280.31:240.37:260.08:060.07:164:37Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:130.32:050.38:050.08:410.07:164:37Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu2:580.32:480.38:480.19:200.07:164:38Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:410.33:330.39:420.110:070.07:174:39Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:240.34:210.310:480.111:010.07:174:39Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:080.35:130.311:560.111:590.07:174:40Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon5:590.36:150.212:580.07:174:41Waning Crescent31Mon
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 7:14 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (36% illuminated). This places Forked River, NJ in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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