Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- High5:07 AM4.9 ft
- Low11:35 AM1.5 ft
- High5:30 PM5.7 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- Low12:17 AM1.2 ft
- High6:02 AM5.2 ft
- Low12:30 PM1.3 ft
- High6:23 PM5.8 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | 5:07 AM | 4.9 ft |
| Low | 11:35 AM | 1.5 ft |
| High | 5:30 PM | 5.7 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing10:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Today's best window (6:00 to 7:00 PM) has passed. Moving water near sunset, as the tide falls toward the 12:17 AM low.
- Tidepools & shellingNext: Wed 12:00 to 1:00 PMEarlier today: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Today's best window (10:00 AM to 1:00 PM) has passed.
- SurfingNext: Wed 2:00 to 4:00 PMEarlier today: 2:00 to 3:00 PM
Today's best window (2:00 to 3:00 PM) has passed.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 11:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 11:00 PM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing5:00 to 6:00 PM
Moving water near sunset, as the tide rises toward the 6:23 PM high.
- Tidepools & shelling12:00 to 1:00 PM
The 1.3 ft low at 12:30 PM falls in full daylight. The tide returns fast here, so start heading back by 1:30 PM.
- Surfing2:00 to 4:00 PM
Mid tide from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 12:00 to 1:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 12:00 PM.
Next 7 days
October calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayTue 20 | H5:07a4.9 | L11:35a1.5 | H5:30p5.7 | 4.2 | |
| WedOct 21 | L12:17a1.2 | H6:02a5.2 | L12:30p1.3 | H6:23p5.8 | 4.6 |
| ThuOct 22 | L1:03a1.0 | H6:53a5.6 | L1:22p1.0 | H7:13p5.9 | 5.0 |
| FriOct 23 | L1:47a0.7 | H7:41a6.1 | L2:11p0.7 | H8:01p6.1 | 5.4 |
| SatOct 24 | L2:29a0.4 | H8:26a6.5 | L2:59p0.3 | H8:47p6.2 | 6.2 |
| SunOct 25 | L3:11a0.2 | H9:11a7.0 | L3:46p0.0 | H9:34p6.3 | 7.0 |
| MonOct 26 | L3:54a0.0 | H9:57a7.4 | L4:34p−0.2 | H10:21p6.2 | 7.5 spring tide |
Spring tides Monday. Lows drop to −0.2 ft, the best shelling days this week. Spring and neap tides
Tide predictions and observations: NOAA National Ocean Service, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), station 8536931.
Nearby stations
Currents
False Egg Island Point, 2 miles off
- Current predictions are delayed. Try again soon.
Current predictions for False Egg Island Point, 2 miles off, 4 mi away. Currents near inlets can be strong. Not for navigation.
Station details
- Datum
- Mean lower low water
- Predictions
- NOAA, from this station's own tide records
- Live gauge
- None
- Coordinates
- 39.238° N, 75.175° W
- Time zone
- Eastern, UTC−4
- Station ID
- NOAA 8536931
About the tides at Fortescue Creek
Tides here are mixed. On average the two daily highs differ by 0.9 ft, so check which low is the lower one before you head out. With a mean range of about 5.8 ft, the shoreline here changes a lot between high and low water. That is larger than most New Jersey stations on this site. From the average lower low to the average higher high, the difference is 6.4 ft. Over the next two weeks the biggest daily range, 7.8 ft, comes on October 27, and the smallest, 4.2 ft, today. Looking a year ahead, predictions peak at 7.7 ft on July 4 and bottom out at −1.0 ft on January 23.
Predictions for Fortescue Creek come from this station's own tide records. There is no live sensor, so the table shows forecast only. NOAA measured the tide here from 1984 to 1987 to set up these predictions. The nearest other station is Fishing Creek entrance, 2 mi away. For tidal currents, see False Egg Island Point, 2 miles off.
Tide predictions and water levels from NOAA CO-OPS. For planning only, not for navigation. Real water levels can differ because of wind, air pressure and river flow. Always check conditions on site.