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 4h 43m 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 - Jun 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:045.64:515.410:430.611:040.95:358:20Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:055.65:465.711:350.65:358:21Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:065.66:396.012:080.812:270.55:358:21Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:045.67:306.31:110.71:190.45:348:22Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:595.68:206.62:120.52:130.45:348:23Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:535.59:106.83:110.33:070.45:348:23New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:465.510:006.84:070.24:000.45:348:24New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:405.510:536.85:020.14:550.45:338:25New Moon8Sat
9Sun11:355.411:476.75:560.15:500.55:338:25Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:335.46:490.26:450.65:338:26Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:456.51:325.47:420.27:430.65:338:26Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:456.32:315.58:360.38:420.75:338:27First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:466.13:315.69:290.39:410.85:338:27First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:475.94:305.710:210.310:410.85:338:28First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:475.75:275.911:120.311:390.75:338:28First Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:445.66:216.112:020.35:338:28Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:385.67:116.312:360.712:500.35:338:29Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:295.57:576.41:300.61:370.45:338:29Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:175.48:406.42:220.52:220.45:338:29Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:035.39:216.43:100.43:050.55:338:30Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:475.310:006.33:560.43:460.65:348:30Full Moon21Fri
22Sat10:295.210:376.24:380.44:260.75:348:30Full Moon22Sat
23Sun11:095.111:126.15:190.45:030.85:348:30Full Moon23Sun
24Mon11:485.011:456.15:580.55:400.85:348:30Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:255.06:360.56:170.85:358:30Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:206.01:025.17:120.66:550.85:358:31Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:576.01:405.27:490.67:390.95:358:31Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:405.92:235.38:280.68:300.95:368:31Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:295.83:115.59:100.59:280.95:368:31Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:245.74:055.79:570.510:331.05:378:31Third Quarter30Sun
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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