Tides Today & Tomorrow in Forked River, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Forked River, NJ.
Next low tide : 11:21 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 14m at 4:55 am (0.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8533391
Common Questions About Tides

Forked River, NJ Tides - Dec 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:230.31:260.37:280.18:160.06:584:32Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed2:100.32:140.38:050.19:010.06:594:32Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:020.33:080.38:540.19:550.07:004:32First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:540.34:040.310:040.110:560.07:014:32First Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:460.35:010.311:230.111:560.07:024:32First Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:420.36:020.312:320.07:034:31Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:420.37:070.312:520.01:320.07:044:31Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:420.48:090.31:440.02:290.07:054:31Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed8:370.49:050.42:360.03:240.07:064:31Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:290.49:580.43:28-0.14:18-0.17:074:32Full Moon10Thu
11Fri10:200.410:510.44:21-0.15:13-0.17:074:32Full Moon11Fri
12Sat11:110.411:450.45:15-0.16:05-0.17:084:32Full Moon12Sat
13Sun12:040.46:07-0.16:56-0.17:094:32Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:410.312:580.46:580.07:46-0.17:104:32Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:400.31:560.47:500.08:380.07:104:32Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed2:390.32:530.38:450.09:330.07:114:33Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:360.33:480.39:450.010:310.07:124:33Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:290.34:410.310:510.011:290.07:124:33Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:210.35:330.311:550.07:134:34Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:140.36:280.312:220.012:520.07:144:34Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:060.37:230.31:100.01:430.07:144:35Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:560.38:150.31:540.02:300.07:154:35Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:420.39:010.32:350.03:140.07:154:36Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:230.39:430.33:160.03:570.07:154:36New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:010.410:230.33:580.04:400.07:164:37New Moon25Fri
26Sat10:380.411:020.34:390.05:220.07:164:38New Moon26Sat
27Sun11:130.411:400.35:200.06:020.07:164:38New Moon27Sun
28Mon11:480.35:590.06:400.07:174:39Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:170.312:240.36:360.07:160.07:174:40Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:570.31:030.37:120.07:520.07:174:41Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu1:400.31:480.37:500.08:320.07:174:41Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 8:08 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Forked River, NJ in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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