Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fortescue Creek, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fortescue Creek, NJ.
Next low tide : 8:15 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 09m at 1:56 am (5.7 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 - Sep 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:065.68:296.62:200.62:190.66:287:32Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:015.89:226.73:140.43:170.46:297:30New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:536.010:126.74:040.24:110.36:307:29New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:426.211:006.64:510.25:020.36:317:27New Moon4Wed
5Thu11:296.211:476.45:350.25:510.46:327:26Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:166.26:180.36:390.66:337:24Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:336.11:016.26:590.47:270.76:347:23Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:205.91:486.17:400.68:160.96:357:21Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:105.62:366.08:220.89:071.16:367:19First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:035.43:286.09:070.910:011.16:377:18First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:595.24:235.99:561.010:561.16:377:16First Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:575.15:195.910:491.111:501.06:387:15First Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:545.16:156.011:441.06:397:13Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:495.27:086.112:440.912:380.96:407:11Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:395.47:556.21:340.81:310.86:417:10Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:245.58:396.22:220.62:210.76:427:08Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:055.69:196.33:060.53:090.66:437:06Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:425.89:566.23:470.53:540.56:447:05Full Moon18Wed
19Thu10:175.910:326.24:250.44:380.56:457:03Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:516.111:086.15:020.55:220.66:467:02Full Moon20Fri
21Sat11:256.211:475.95:370.56:060.76:477:00Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:046.36:130.66:540.86:476:58Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:315.812:486.46:510.67:481.06:486:57Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:215.61:396.37:380.88:481.16:496:55Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:205.32:406.28:360.99:531.26:506:53Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:285.23:516.19:441.010:591.16:516:52Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:415.15:066.110:551.06:526:50Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:525.36:176.212:031.012:030.96:536:49Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:565.56:206.31:030.812:070.75:545:47Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:535.87:156.512:580.51:060.55:555:45Waning Crescent30Mon
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 5:05 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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