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 : 9:45 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 24m at 3:30 am (0.3 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 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:510.39:190.43:090.13:110.05:308:18Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:400.310:010.43:550.03:530.05:298:19Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:240.310:400.44:390.04:350.05:298:20Full Moon3Wed
4Thu11:060.311:180.45:240.05:180.05:298:20Full Moon4Thu
5Fri11:450.311:540.46:080.06:010.05:288:21Full Moon5Fri
6Sat12:250.36:510.06:440.05:288:21Full Moon6Sat
7Sun12:320.41:070.37:320.07:260.05:288:22Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:130.41:520.38:110.08:080.05:288:23Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue1:590.42:430.38:520.08:530.05:278:23Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed2:510.43:370.39:350.09:460.15:278:24Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu3:470.44:310.310:250.010:510.15:278:24Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:440.45:250.411:210.05:278:25Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:410.36:200.412:040.112:220.05:278:25Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:410.37:200.41:140.01:210.05:278:26Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:460.38:220.42:180.02:190.05:278:26Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue8:520.39:210.43:160.03:150.05:278:26Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed9:520.310:160.44:120.04:090.05:278:27New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:470.311:060.45:070.05:030.05:278:27New Moon18Thu
19Fri11:400.411:550.45:590.05:570.05:278:27New Moon19Fri
20Sat12:310.46:490.06:480.05:288:28New Moon20Sat
21Sun12:440.41:220.37:360.07:360.05:288:28Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:320.42:130.38:190.08:210.05:288:28Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue2:200.43:040.39:010.09:060.15:288:28Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed3:090.33:540.39:430.09:540.15:298:28Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu3:570.34:410.310:260.010:480.15:298:28First Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:440.35:250.311:130.111:470.15:298:28First Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:290.36:100.312:020.15:308:29First Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:170.36:570.312:470.112:530.15:308:29First Quarter28Sun
29Mon7:090.37:470.31:430.11:430.15:318:29Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:070.38:390.42:350.12:310.15:318:28Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 6:37 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 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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