Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fortescue Creek, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fortescue Creek, NJ.
Next low tide : in 27m at 8:15 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 2:27 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8536848
Common Questions About Tides

Fortescue Creek, NJ Tides - Feb 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:375.03:004.78:560.19:11-0.17:075:20Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:305.03:554.59:510.19:590.07:065:22Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:245.04:514.410:460.110:490.07:055:23Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:175.05:464.411:420.111:400.07:045:24Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:095.16:384.412:350.07:035:25Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:575.27:254.512:31-0.11:26-0.17:025:26Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:425.38:094.51:21-0.22:13-0.27:015:28Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:245.38:504.62:08-0.22:57-0.37:005:29New Moon8Fri
9Sat9:025.49:274.62:53-0.33:38-0.36:595:30New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:395.410:014.73:35-0.44:17-0.36:585:31New Moon10Sun
11Mon10:145.410:354.94:17-0.44:54-0.26:575:32Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:515.411:115.04:58-0.35:30-0.26:565:33Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:325.311:525.25:41-0.36:07-0.26:555:34Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:175.26:29-0.16:47-0.16:535:36Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:385.31:095.07:240.07:340.06:525:37First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:315.32:094.88:270.28:300.16:515:38First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:335.33:174.69:350.39:360.26:505:39First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:425.34:294.510:440.310:440.26:485:40First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:555.35:384.611:500.211:510.16:475:41Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:035.46:404.812:520.06:465:42Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu7:055.67:385.012:54-0.11:50-0.26:445:43Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri8:015.78:305.21:53-0.32:42-0.46:435:45Full Moon22Fri
23Sat8:535.89:205.32:47-0.53:30-0.56:425:46Full Moon23Sat
24Sun9:415.810:065.43:37-0.54:15-0.56:405:47Full Moon24Sun
25Mon10:265.710:515.44:25-0.54:58-0.46:395:48Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:115.611:355.45:11-0.45:38-0.36:375:49Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:555.45:56-0.26:17-0.26:365:50Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:195.412:405.16:410.06:560.06:355:51Waning Gibbous28Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8536848)

Common Questions About Fortescue Creek, NJ Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Fortescue Creek, NJ today?

Slack tide in Fortescue Creek, NJ is approximately 11:21 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 Fortescue Creek, NJ?

Fortescue Creek, 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 Fortescue Creek, 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 Fortescue Creek, NJ?

Tide predictions for Fortescue Creek, 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 Fortescue Creek, NJ?

Tide data for Fortescue Creek, NJ is sourced from NOAA Station #8536848. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8536848.

What is the moon phase in Fortescue Creek, NJ tonight?

Tonight the moon over Fortescue Creek, NJ is First Quarter (36% illuminated). This places Fortescue Creek, 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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