Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fortescue Creek, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fortescue Creek, NJ.
Next low tide : in 3h 24m at 6:40 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:33 pm (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8536848
Common Questions About Tides

Fortescue Creek, NJ Tides - Aug 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:056.16:120.06:250.36:008:12Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:216.412:556.16:570.17:150.56:018:11Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:116.21:456.17:410.28:060.76:028:10Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat2:015.92:356.18:250.48:580.86:038:09First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:535.63:276.09:100.59:520.96:048:08First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:485.44:206.09:580.610:471.06:058:07First Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:455.35:156.010:470.711:420.96:068:06First Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:425.26:096.011:390.86:078:05Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:375.27:016.112:360.912:310.76:088:04Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:295.37:506.21:280.71:230.76:098:02Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:175.38:356.22:170.62:120.66:098:01Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:015.49:156.33:030.53:000.66:108:00Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:425.59:536.23:460.43:450.56:117:59Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:185.510:286.24:260.44:280.56:127:57Full Moon14Tue
15Wed10:525.611:026.15:030.45:090.66:137:56Full Moon15Wed
16Thu11:255.811:376.15:390.45:510.66:147:55Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:596.06:130.56:340.76:157:53Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:156.012:386.16:470.57:210.96:167:52Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:595.81:236.27:250.58:151.06:177:51Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:505.72:166.28:120.69:181.16:187:49Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:505.53:176.29:090.710:251.26:197:48Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:595.34:276.210:170.811:311.16:207:46Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:115.35:406.211:270.86:217:45Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:215.46:476.412:361.012:340.76:217:43Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:245.67:496.61:360.71:380.56:227:42Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:215.98:446.72:320.52:370.46:237:40New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:146.19:356.73:240.23:320.36:247:39New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:046.310:236.64:130.14:240.26:257:38New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:516.411:096.54:580.15:140.36:267:36New Moon29Wed
30Thu11:376.411:556.35:410.16:020.46:277:34Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:236.36:230.36:490.66:287:33Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 9:36 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 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 Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated). This places Fortescue Creek, 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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