Tides Today & Tomorrow in Forked River, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Forked River, NJ.
Next low tide : 8:47 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 29m at 2:29 pm (0.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8533391
Common Questions About Tides

Forked River, NJ Tides - May 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:440.410:130.43:560.04:140.05:577:49Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue10:350.411:000.44:480.05:020.05:567:50Full Moon2Tue
3Wed11:230.411:450.45:380.05:500.05:557:51Full Moon3Wed
4Thu12:090.46:260.06:350.05:537:52Full Moon4Thu
5Fri12:290.412:560.37:120.07:180.05:527:53Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:130.41:430.37:540.08:000.05:517:54Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:580.42:320.38:360.08:400.05:507:55Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon2:460.43:230.39:180.09:230.15:497:56Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue3:350.34:140.310:030.010:120.15:487:57Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:250.35:030.310:540.111:120.15:477:58Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:130.35:510.311:490.15:467:59Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri6:020.36:390.312:170.112:440.15:458:00Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat6:530.37:300.31:180.11:350.15:448:01Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun7:480.38:210.32:120.12:220.05:438:02Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon8:430.39:090.43:020.13:060.05:428:03Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:330.39:520.43:480.03:500.05:418:04Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:180.310:320.44:350.04:340.05:408:05New Moon17Wed
18Thu11:020.311:120.45:220.05:190.05:398:06New Moon18Thu
19Fri11:450.311:530.46:090.06:050.05:388:07New Moon19Fri
20Sat12:310.36:550.06:520.05:378:08New Moon20Sat
21Sun12:380.41:210.37:410.07:390.05:378:09Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:280.42:150.38:270.08:280.05:368:10Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue2:230.43:140.39:160.09:210.05:358:10Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed3:230.44:130.310:100.010:230.05:348:11First Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:230.45:110.411:100.011:320.05:348:12First Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:220.46:070.412:130.05:338:13First Quarter26Fri
27Sat6:200.37:050.412:420.01:120.05:338:14First Quarter27Sat
28Sun7:210.38:040.41:460.02:080.05:328:15Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon8:240.39:000.42:450.02:590.05:318:15Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue9:220.39:510.43:380.03:480.05:318:16Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed10:140.310:380.44:290.04:360.05:308:17Full Moon31Wed
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 5:38 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated). This places Forked River, NJ in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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