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 5h 53m 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 - Feb 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:194.76:543.812:59-0.67:055:13Full Moon1Sun
2Mon7:105.07:434.112:54-0.61:49-0.97:055:14Full Moon2Mon
3Tue7:595.18:334.41:49-0.82:37-1.17:045:15Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:495.19:234.52:42-0.93:23-1.27:035:16Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:394.910:164.63:32-0.94:07-1.17:015:18Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:314.711:104.64:22-0.84:52-1.07:005:19Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:264.35:14-0.55:39-0.76:595:20Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:054.512:213.96:11-0.26:31-0.36:585:21Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:594.31:173.67:160.17:310.06:575:22Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:534.22:143.38:260.38:350.26:565:24Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:504.03:163.19:330.39:380.36:555:25Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:523.94:243.110:320.210:360.36:545:26Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:553.95:263.211:250.111:270.36:525:27Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:494.06:173.412:120.06:515:29Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:364.27:003.612:150.212:56-0.16:505:30New Moon15Sun
16Mon7:164.27:403.71:000.11:37-0.26:485:31New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:544.38:173.81:430.02:15-0.36:475:32New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:304.28:533.92:24-0.12:51-0.36:465:33New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:054.19:273.83:02-0.13:23-0.36:455:34Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:393.910:003.83:380.03:53-0.26:435:36Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:133.710:323.84:120.14:21-0.16:425:37Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:493.511:063.84:450.34:490.16:405:38Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:303.311:463.85:210.45:190.26:395:39Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:183.16:070.65:590.46:385:40First Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:353.81:133.07:160.76:580.56:365:41First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:313.82:143.08:380.78:200.56:355:43First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:353.93:253.19:480.59:370.46:335:44Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:494.14:383.310:490.110:430.06:325:45Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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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