This data the coastal Forked River ocean water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.
Water temperature in Forked River today is 71.1°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in Forked River was, like today, 71.1°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2023 at 65.3°F. Sea water temperature in Forked River is expected to drop to 66.4°F in the next 10 days. October average water temperature in Forked River is 64.8°F, the minimum temperature is 57.4°F, and the maximum is 72.5°F.
The swimming season in Forked River lasts from June to September. During those months, Forked River water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Forked River in winter reaches 43.5°F, in spring 48.7°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 72.1°F, and in autumn it is 64°F.
October 1, 2025 |
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today temp |
71.1°F |
September 30, 2025 |
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yesterday temp |
71.2°F |
The ocean salinity in Forked River is 29.80‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.
Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for Forked River. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast Forked River. Data in table shown for October 1, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)
0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
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5' 7" | 6' 1" | 6' 6" | 6' 9" |
1.7 m | 1.86 m | 1.98 m | 2.05 m |
12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
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6' 8" | 6' 5" | 6' 2" | 6' 1" |
2.03 m | 1.96 m | 1.89 m | 1.85 m |
Data in a table show Forked River temperature today (October 1, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Forked River.
0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
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64.9°F | 62.4°F | 58.8°F | 61.3°F |
12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
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68.2°F | 70.9°F | 68.9°F | 61.9°F |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Forked River: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Forked River. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Forked River on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve
Month | Avr | Min | Max | |
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January | 42.6°F | 35.4°F | 50.7°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Forked River in January | ||||
February | 40.1°F | 32.9°F | 44.8°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Forked River in February | ||||
March | 42.1°F | 34°F | 51.1°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Forked River in March | ||||
April | 47.7°F | 40.5°F | 55.6°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Forked River in April | ||||
May | 56.3°F | 48.6°F | 67.6°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Forked River in May | ||||
June | 66.7°F | 58.8°F | 74.8°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Forked River in June | ||||
July | 74.5°F | 65.8°F | 81.1°F | warm |
Ocean water temperature in Forked River in July | ||||
August | 75.2°F | 70°F | 80.8°F | warm |
Ocean water temperature in Forked River in August | ||||
September | 71.6°F | 66°F | 78.6°F | warm |
Ocean water temperature in Forked River in September | ||||
October | 64.8°F | 57.4°F | 72.5°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Forked River in October | ||||
November | 55.8°F | 48.2°F | 63.3°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Forked River in November | ||||
December | 48°F | 40.1°F | 54.3°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Forked River in December |