Forked River tides today
- Tide now 0.0 ft ↓ falling · low 7:46 pm (0.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:00–8:00 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 1:00–5:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 1.4 ft · 60 °F smooth · 7.0 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 53 °F from the S, gusts 10 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:21 am–5:59 pm 10 h 38 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:34 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:34 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:40 am–12:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Forked River there are high tides at 12:28 am (0.4 ft) and 12:52 pm (0.4 ft) and low tides at 6:58 am and 7:46 pm. Tide coefficient 89. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:46 pm. The sun rises at 7:21 am and sets at 5:59 pm: 10 h 38 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:34 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:31 am to 3:31 am and from 2:03 pm to 4:03 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.4 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south (4 mph). Mainly clear, 53 °F.
Fishing in Forked River today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 6:58 am
- Sunrise at 7:21 am
- Rising pressure (+0.13 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (4 mph) and some swell (1.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 89 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:50 am to 8:00 am, combines the 6:58 am low tide, sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also good from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with the 7:46 pm low tide, moonrise and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 12:30 pm to 1:50 pm, with the 12:52 pm high tide and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: summer flounder, winter flounder, longfin inshore squid and scup. October is one of the months when these are seen most: summer flounder and scup. What you can catch
Beach day in Forked River
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Cross-shore breeze (8 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.7 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Feels like 61 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 60 °F (cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.7 ft
1.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 60 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 8 mph
Cross-shore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand 7:46 pm
Low tide at 6:58 am and 7:46 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:28 am and 12:52 pm.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Forked River
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- Bay beach 4.5 mi · S
- Island Beach 5.4 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Shore Beach 5.8 mi · S
- Amherst Beach 6.0 mi · NE
- Parking
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for New Jersey (Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Forked River
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:28 am 0.4 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Low tide 6:58 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:52 pm 0.4 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Next low tide 7:46 pm 0.0 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 0 min to low tide at 7:46 pm.
Tide coefficient 89 for the 12:28 am high tide and 87 for the 12:52 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 0.4 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a small range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on June 14 (0.4 ft) and the lowest, on February 2 (-0.1 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 90, 0.4 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 41, 0.2 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:21 am · 5:59 pm | High tide 12:28 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 6:58 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 12:52 pm · 0.4 ft | Low tide 7:46 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 89 | 91% | Major periods 1:31 am · 2:03 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:22 am · 5:58 pm | High tide 1:20 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 7:46 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 1:46 pm · 0.4 ft | Low tide 8:37 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 85 | 84% | Major periods 2:35 am · 3:08 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:23 am · 5:57 pm | High tide 2:20 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 8:37 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 2:46 pm · 0.4 ft | Low tide 9:32 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 78 | 74% | Major periods 3:40 am · 4:12 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:25 am · 5:56 pm | High tide 3:25 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 9:35 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 3:51 pm · 0.4 ft | Low tide 10:34 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 71 | 63% | Major periods 4:42 am · 5:12 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:26 am · 4:55 pm | High tide 3:31 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 9:45 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 3:55 pm · 0.4 ft | Low tide 10:42 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 66 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:40 am · 5:07 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:27 am · 4:53 pm | High tide 4:34 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 11:02 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 4:55 pm · 0.4 ft | Low tide 11:47 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 64 | 41% | Major periods 5:33 am · 5:58 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:28 am · 4:52 pm | High tide 5:34 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 12:12 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 5:55 pm · 0.4 ft | — | Coef. 67 | 30% | Major periods 6:22 am · 6:45 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Forked River station (NOAA), 1.4 mi from Forked River. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Sandy Hook reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Forked River
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 1.7 ft with a period of 7 s, from the east (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water about normal for late October.
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:46 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 44091, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Diving in Forked River today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:52 pm): little current from 11:30 am to 2:20 pm
- 1.4 ft swell at 7 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:28 am (11:00 pm–1:50 am), low tide 6:58 am (5:30–8:20 am), high tide 12:52 pm (11:30 am–2:20 pm) and low tide 7:46 pm (6:20–9:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 59.9 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:27 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:34 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Sea King 7.6 mi
- Wreck 6.7 mi
- Wreck 6.8 mi
- Wreck 7.0 mi
- Wreck 7.1 mi
- Wreck 7.3 mi
- Wreck 7.5 mi
- Wreck 9.4 mi
- Wreck 9.6 mi
- Barnegat Light 11 mi
- Dina Dee Dive Boat Location 6.9 mi
- Dive Masters Inc 11 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation. Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Forked River
Now in Forked River
- Low / high
- 42 / 61 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 28%
- Humidity
- 80%
- Dew pointDew point
- 47 °F
- Visibility
- 11 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 37
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.21 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Clear |
| Temperature | 45° | 43° | 42° | 49° | 61° | 61° | 56° | 52° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 NNW | 4 WNW | 4 NW | 4 N | 8 NE | 5 ESE | 4 SE | 4 SSE |
| Gusts | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 11 |
| Waves | 1.6 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 52° 4 SSE 1.4 ft
- 12:00 am 50° 3 SSE 1.3 ft
- 3:00 am 48° 4 SSW 1.2 ft
- 6:00 am 46° 4 WSW 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 51° 2 W 1.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 64° 5 SW 1.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 68° 6 SSW 1.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 62° 5 SSW 1.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 42 / 61 °F | 8 mph NE | 1.7 ft | 12:28 am · 12:52 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 46 / 68 °F | 6 mph SSW | 1.3 ft | 1:20 am · 1:46 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 72 °F | 8 mph WNW | 1.4 ft | 2:20 am · 2:46 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 39 / 60 °F | 7 mph N | 1.3 ft | 3:25 am · 3:51 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 41 / 63 °F | 4 mph S | 1.0 ft | 3:31 am · 3:55 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 45 / 67 °F | 5 mph SSW | 0.9 ft | 4:34 am · 4:55 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 49 / 67 °F | 7 mph E | 1.0 ft | 5:34 am · 5:55 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 51 / 67 °F | 10 mph E | 1.3 ft | 6:34 am · 6:55 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 53 / 67 °F | 11 mph ESE | 2.4 ft | 7:31 am · 7:51 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 51 / 65 °F | 10 mph W | 4.5 ft | 8:22 am · 8:41 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 46 / 62 °F | 10 mph NW | 7.0 ft | 9:06 am · 9:26 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 59 °F | 8 mph NW | 5.8 ft | 9:45 am · 10:08 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 39 / 56 °F | 8 mph N | 3.7 ft | 10:23 am · 10:48 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 39 / 58 °F | 7 mph NNE | 2.5 ft | 10:59 am · 11:29 pm |
- Thu 29 Clear sky 46° / 68° 1.3 ft
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 48° / 72° 1.4 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 39° / 60° 1.3 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 41° / 63° 1.0 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 45° / 67° 0.9 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 49° / 67° 1.0 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 51° / 67° 1.3 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (63 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:46 pm (local time).
The sun in Forked River
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:22 am
- Full dark 6:59 pm
- Civil dawn 6:53 am
- Civil dusk 6:27 pm
- Solar noon 12:41 pm (37° high)
- Daylight 10 h 38 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:22 pm
- Full dark 6:59 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,827 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Forked River
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:31–3:31 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:03–4:03 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:59–10:59 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:04–8:04 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Forked River
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Coast Guard Station Breakwater 6.9 mi
- Jetty 7.2 mi
- Jetty 7.6 mi
- Corliss Park Lake fishing pier 3.3 mi
- Sands Point Boat Ramp 2.2 mi
- Boat ramp 3.3 mi
- Ore Pond Kayak Launch 5.2 mi
- State of NJ Yacht Basin Marina 0.4 mi
- North Branch Yachting Center 0.7 mi
- Fish Bonz Bait and Tackle 0.2 mi
- Grizz's Forked River Bait And Tackle 0.2 mi
- Fuel dock 6.9 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 3 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (2.1 mi from Forked River) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 3 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 3 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 3 mi out.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Forked RiverTides nearby
- Cedar Beach3.2 mi
- Waretown3.3 mi
- Glen Cove3.9 mi
- Bayville5.2 mi
- Barnegat6.2 mi
- Ocean Gate6.7 mi
- Pine Beach6.7 mi
- Beachwood6.9 mi
- Barnegat Inlet7.1 mi
- South Toms River7.1 mi
Forked River at a glance
- Town or city of about 5,244 people. Coordinates: 39.840° N, 74.190° W.
- It is 62 mi south of Newark, the main place in New Jersey. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 2 min later than in Newark.
- The nearest tide station, Forked River, is 1.4 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: North Harbor (3.2 mi), South Harbor (3.6 mi), Liberty Harbor (3.8 mi).
Questions about Forked RiverQuestions
What time is high tide today in Forked River?
Today in Forked River there are high tides at 12:28 am (0.4 ft) and 12:52 pm (0.4 ft) and low tides at 6:58 am and 7:46 pm. Tide coefficient 89.
What time is sunset today in Forked River?
At 5:59 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:27 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Forked River?
At 7:22 am. First light comes at 6:23 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:31–3:31 am, Minor 9:59–10:59 am, Major 2:03–4:03 pm, Minor 7:04–8:04 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Forked River?
Overcast, from 42 °F to 61 °F, with a light breeze from the south (4 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Forked River?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.4 ft waves with a period of 7.0 s from the east-southeast. The water is 60.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Forked River?
The best time to visit Forked River is from May to September: highs of 71 °F to 85 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Forked River (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).