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 3h 38m 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 - Aug 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:230.36:370.06:450.05:548:11Full Moon1Tue
2Wed12:350.41:020.37:130.07:240.05:558:10Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:120.41:400.37:480.08:010.15:568:09Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:480.32:170.38:200.08:370.15:578:07Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:260.32:550.38:520.09:150.15:588:06Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:070.33:360.39:250.09:580.15:598:05Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:520.34:200.310:030.110:570.16:008:04Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:430.35:090.310:550.16:018:03Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:370.36:020.412:080.112:010.16:028:02Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:370.37:040.41:170.11:100.16:038:00Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:450.38:100.42:180.12:140.06:047:59Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat8:510.39:130.43:140.03:130.06:047:58Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:500.410:100.44:070.04:100.06:057:57New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:440.411:020.44:590.05:070.06:067:55New Moon14Mon
15Tue11:360.411:530.45:510.06:020.06:077:54New Moon15Tue
16Wed12:270.46:41-0.16:560.06:087:53New Moon16Wed
17Thu12:440.41:200.47:28-0.17:480.06:097:51Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:360.42:140.48:150.08:390.06:107:50Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:310.43:090.49:020.09:320.06:117:49Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:280.44:050.49:520.010:300.06:127:47First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:240.34:590.410:480.011:340.16:137:46First Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:200.35:520.411:490.06:147:44First Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:150.36:470.412:390.112:500.16:157:43First Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:130.37:440.41:390.11:480.16:167:41Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:130.38:400.42:330.12:400.16:177:40Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:080.39:300.43:200.03:280.16:187:38Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:560.310:140.44:030.04:130.06:197:37Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:380.310:540.44:450.04:560.06:207:35Full Moon28Mon
29Tue11:170.411:310.45:250.05:390.06:217:34Full Moon29Tue
30Wed11:530.46:040.06:200.06:227:32Full Moon30Wed
31Thu12:070.412:280.46:410.07:000.06:227:31Full Moon31Thu
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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