Tides Today & Tomorrow in Forked River, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Forked River, NJ.
Next low tide : in 3h 55m at 9:45 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:430.34:020.310:150.010:340.07:184:42First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:390.35:010.311:270.011:370.07:184:42First Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:370.36:030.312:350.07:184:43Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:390.37:090.312:390.01:370.07:184:44Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:420.48:120.31:370.02:330.07:184:45Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:390.49:080.32:310.03:260.07:184:46Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:300.49:580.33:230.04:160.07:184:47Full Moon7Tue
8Wed10:150.410:440.34:130.05:030.07:184:48Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:580.411:290.35:010.05:470.07:184:49Full Moon9Thu
10Fri11:400.45:460.06:270.07:174:50Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:130.312:210.36:270.07:040.07:174:51Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:570.31:020.37:070.07:390.07:174:52Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:410.31:440.37:460.08:130.07:174:53Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:250.32:270.38:260.08:490.07:164:54Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed3:090.33:110.39:120.09:290.07:164:55Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:530.33:560.210:090.110:180.07:164:56Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:370.34:440.211:140.111:170.07:154:57Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:240.35:390.212:190.17:154:58Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:180.36:420.212:170.01:170.07:144:59Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:170.37:460.21:140.02:100.07:145:00Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:120.38:400.32:060.02:590.07:135:02Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:020.49:290.32:570.03:480.07:135:03New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:480.410:140.33:480.04:35-0.17:125:04New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:330.411:000.34:390.05:22-0.17:125:05New Moon24Fri
25Sat11:190.411:470.35:29-0.16:06-0.17:115:06New Moon25Sat
26Sun12:070.46:18-0.16:49-0.17:105:07Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:360.312:570.47:07-0.17:33-0.17:095:09Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue1:290.41:510.37:570.08:18-0.17:095:10Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed2:240.32:470.38:520.09:090.07:085:11First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:210.33:450.39:570.010:070.07:075:12First Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:180.34:440.311:080.011:130.07:065:13First Quarter31Fri
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 12:54 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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