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 3h 16m 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 - Jul 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:040.39:270.43:230.13:170.15:318:28Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:540.310:110.44:100.04:040.15:328:28Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:390.310:530.44:570.04:500.05:328:28Full Moon3Fri
4Sat11:210.311:330.45:430.05:380.05:338:28Full Moon4Sat
5Sun12:030.36:270.06:250.05:348:28Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:140.412:470.37:100.07:110.05:348:27Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:580.41:330.37:510.07:560.05:358:27Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:450.42:230.48:310.08:440.05:358:27Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:360.43:170.49:140.09:360.05:368:26Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:310.44:110.410:010.010:380.05:378:26Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:280.45:060.410:550.011:480.15:378:26Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:250.36:010.411:560.05:388:25Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:250.37:000.412:580.012:590.05:398:25Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:290.38:040.42:030.02:000.05:408:24Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:360.39:060.43:030.02:580.05:408:24Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:380.310:010.43:580.03:540.05:418:23Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:330.310:510.44:500.04:470.05:428:23New Moon17Fri
18Sat11:230.311:380.45:410.05:390.05:438:22New Moon18Sat
19Sun12:100.46:270.06:280.05:438:21New Moon19Sun
20Mon12:220.412:570.47:100.07:130.05:448:21Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:050.41:420.37:500.07:550.05:458:20Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:480.42:270.38:260.08:360.05:468:19Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:320.33:130.39:020.09:180.15:478:18Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:160.33:580.39:380.010:040.15:488:17First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:020.34:420.310:160.110:570.15:498:17First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:470.35:250.311:020.111:590.15:498:16First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:340.36:100.311:570.15:508:15First Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:250.37:000.31:010.112:560.15:518:14Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:230.37:560.31:590.11:530.15:528:13Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:260.38:520.42:510.12:460.15:538:12Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:220.39:420.43:400.03:360.15:548:11Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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