Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 2m at 8:17 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:18 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Nov 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:335.37:504.61:21-0.11:530.06:254:53New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:125.28:314.42:010.12:370.06:264:52New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:505.19:134.12:400.23:180.16:274:51Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:294.89:573.93:170.53:570.36:284:50Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:114.610:443.73:520.74:370.56:304:49Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:564.311:373.54:280.95:190.76:314:47Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:474.15:071.26:080.96:324:46First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:313.412:394.05:561.47:061.06:334:45First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:233.41:303.97:051.58:081.06:344:44First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:133.52:223.98:201.49:030.86:354:43First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:053.73:154.09:231.29:520.66:374:42Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:573.94:114.110:170.910:360.46:384:41Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:474.35:044.211:060.611:180.26:394:41Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:324.65:524.411:530.36:404:40Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:145.06:374.512:000.012:420.06:414:39Full Moon15Fri
16Sat6:555.37:224.512:43-0.21:31-0.26:434:38Full Moon16Sat
17Sun7:385.58:094.51:29-0.22:21-0.36:444:37Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:245.58:594.42:17-0.33:11-0.46:454:37Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:145.49:554.23:05-0.24:01-0.36:464:36Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:115.210:584.13:55-0.14:53-0.26:474:35Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:135.04:490.15:500.06:484:34Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:034.012:184.75:500.46:540.26:494:34Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:054.11:204.57:010.68:000.26:504:33Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:054.22:194.48:160.69:010.16:524:33Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:044.33:184.29:230.59:550.06:534:32Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:024.54:184.210:220.410:430.06:544:32Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:574.75:134.111:140.211:27-0.16:554:31Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:454.86:024.112:010.16:564:31Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:284.96:474.112:090.012:470.06:574:31New Moon29Fri
30Sat7:085.07:284.012:500.01:32-0.16:584:30New Moon30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8531712)

Common Questions About Highlands, NJ Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Highlands, NJ today?

Slack tide in Highlands, NJ is approximately 11:17 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 Highlands, NJ?

Highlands, NJ is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 minimum.

What datum are Highlands, 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 Highlands, NJ?

Tide predictions for Highlands, 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 Highlands, NJ?

Tide data for Highlands, NJ is sourced from NOAA Station #8531712. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8531712.

What is the moon phase in Highlands, NJ tonight?

Tonight the moon over Highlands, NJ is First Quarter (46% illuminated). This places Highlands, NJ in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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