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 5h 32m at 7:23 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:504.210:584.54:420.24:510.75:528:11Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:314.211:394.35:160.35:280.95:538:10Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:134.15:480.56:071.05:548:09Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:204.112:534.16:200.66:501.25:558:08Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:033.81:344.16:540.87:431.35:568:07Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:483.72:144.27:360.98:481.45:578:06Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:353.52:584.38:301.09:561.35:588:05Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:293.53:504.49:341.110:571.15:598:03Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:323.54:524.510:381.011:530.86:008:02Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:393.65:564.811:360.86:018:01Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:383.96:525.112:440.512:320.56:028:00Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:304.27:435.41:340.21:270.36:037:58New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:194.58:325.62:24-0.12:210.06:037:57New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:074.89:205.63:11-0.33:15-0.26:047:56New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:565.010:095.53:57-0.54:07-0.26:057:54Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:475.211:015.24:41-0.54:57-0.26:067:53Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:415.211:554.95:25-0.45:490.06:077:52Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:365.26:10-0.26:440.36:087:50Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:524.61:325.17:000.17:470.56:097:49First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:504.32:275.07:580.48:560.76:107:47First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:474.03:234.89:020.710:040.86:117:46First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:483.84:224.710:080.811:060.76:127:45Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:533.85:254.711:090.86:137:43Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:583.86:234.712:010.612:030.86:147:42Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:534.07:134.812:500.512:530.76:157:40Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:404.27:564.91:350.41:400.66:167:39Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:214.38:354.92:170.32:240.66:177:37Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:004.49:124.82:570.33:070.56:187:36Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:374.59:494.73:330.23:470.66:197:34Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:124.510:244.54:070.34:250.66:207:32Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:474.511:004.34:380.45:010.76:217:31Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 10:41 am — 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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