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 4h 09m 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 - Jun 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:360.311:500.45:560.05:500.05:308:18New Moon1Sat
2Sun12:230.36:440.06:380.05:308:18New Moon2Sun
3Mon12:340.41:120.37:280.07:220.05:298:19Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:180.42:010.38:100.08:040.15:298:20Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed2:040.42:510.38:500.08:460.15:288:20Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:510.33:410.39:310.09:300.15:288:21Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:390.34:290.310:140.110:210.15:288:22First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:260.35:140.311:010.111:210.15:288:22First Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:110.35:580.311:510.15:288:23First Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:570.36:430.312:240.112:410.15:278:23First Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:460.37:310.31:230.11:300.15:278:24Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:430.38:210.42:170.12:170.15:278:24Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:410.39:100.43:070.13:030.15:278:25Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:340.39:560.43:550.03:490.05:278:25Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:230.310:400.44:440.04:360.05:278:26Full Moon15Sat
16Sun11:090.311:240.45:330.05:260.05:278:26Full Moon16Sun
17Mon11:550.36:220.06:170.05:278:26Full Moon17Mon
18Tue12:100.412:440.37:090.07:070.05:278:27Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:590.41:370.37:550.07:570.05:278:27Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:520.42:330.38:400.08:480.05:278:27Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri2:480.43:310.49:270.09:450.05:288:28Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat3:450.44:270.410:190.010:490.05:288:28Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:420.45:210.411:150.011:580.05:288:28Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:370.36:160.412:140.05:288:28Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:350.37:120.41:060.01:110.05:298:28Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:360.38:110.42:080.02:070.05:298:28Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:390.39:080.43:050.03:000.05:298:29Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:370.310:000.43:580.03:500.05:308:29Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:300.310:460.44:480.04:400.05:308:29New Moon29Sat
30Sun11:170.311:300.45:370.05:280.05:318:29New Moon30Sun
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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