Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : 8:17 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 46m at 2:00 pm (4.5 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 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:083.94:234.110:221.110:430.66:254:53Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:584.15:124.211:080.911:220.46:264:52Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:404.45:564.311:520.66:274:51Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:184.76:354.312:000.312:350.46:284:50Full Moon4Tue
5Wed6:524.97:134.312:380.21:180.36:294:49Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:255.07:514.31:170.22:020.26:314:48Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:595.18:304.21:560.22:450.16:324:47Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:365.19:134.02:360.23:280.16:334:46Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:195.010:033.93:160.34:120.26:344:45Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:104.911:033.83:590.45:010.36:354:44Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:124.84:480.55:570.56:364:43Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:083.812:184.65:480.77:030.56:384:42Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:113.91:234.57:050.88:110.46:394:41Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:124.12:254.58:230.79:120.26:404:40Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:134.43:284.59:320.510:070.06:414:39Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:134.74:304.510:330.210:56-0.26:424:38Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:105.05:284.511:270.011:43-0.36:434:37Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:005.36:194.512:19-0.26:454:37New Moon18Tue
19Wed6:475.47:064.512:29-0.31:09-0.36:464:36New Moon19Wed
20Thu7:305.47:524.41:15-0.31:58-0.36:474:35New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:135.38:384.22:00-0.12:44-0.26:484:35New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:565.19:254.02:440.13:28-0.16:494:34Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:414.810:143.83:260.34:110.16:504:33Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:284.511:073.64:070.64:530.36:514:33Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:194.24:480.85:380.56:524:32Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:013.512:114.05:351.16:280.76:544:32First Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:533.41:013.96:321.27:240.86:554:31First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:423.51:503.77:411.38:190.86:564:31First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:303.62:393.78:461.29:100.76:574:31First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:193.73:313.69:431.09:550.56:584:30Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 5:08 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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