Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fortescue Creek, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fortescue Creek, NJ.
Next low tide : in 2h 47m at 5:55 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:57 pm (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8536848
Common Questions About Tides

Fortescue Creek, NJ Tides - May 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:405.86:196.012:130.36:027:53Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:415.87:146.312:380.41:070.26:007:54Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:365.98:066.51:370.21:590.15:597:55Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:285.98:536.62:320.12:470.15:587:56Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:165.89:386.63:250.03:340.15:577:57Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:025.710:206.64:130.04:170.25:567:58Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:475.611:016.45:000.14:590.45:557:59Full Moon7Tue
8Wed11:315.411:426.35:440.25:390.65:548:00Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:165.36:260.36:180.75:538:01Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:236.11:015.27:080.46:580.85:528:01Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:055.91:485.17:500.57:410.95:508:02Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:505.82:365.18:340.68:281.05:508:03Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:395.63:275.19:190.79:211.05:498:04Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:325.54:205.210:070.710:191.05:488:05Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:295.45:125.310:550.611:180.95:478:06Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:265.36:045.511:450.65:468:07Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:225.36:525.812:170.812:340.55:458:08Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:145.37:386.01:140.71:240.55:448:09Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:035.38:226.22:100.52:130.55:438:10Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:515.49:046.43:040.43:010.45:438:11New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:375.49:486.53:560.33:500.45:428:12New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:245.410:336.64:460.24:390.45:418:12New Moon22Wed
23Thu11:135.511:226.65:360.25:290.45:408:13Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:055.56:260.26:220.45:408:14Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:146.51:005.57:170.27:170.55:398:15Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:106.41:585.68:100.28:160.55:398:16Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:106.22:585.79:030.39:160.65:388:16First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:136.13:595.99:570.310:180.65:378:17First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:165.94:596.010:520.211:190.65:378:18First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:195.85:586.211:450.25:368:19Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:185.76:526.412:190.512:380.25:368:19Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 8:56 pm — 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 7% 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 (7% 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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