Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : 7:18 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 09m at 1:13 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Aug 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:074.08:125.12:100.31:590.55:538:11New Moon1Mon
2Tue8:494.28:535.22:540.12:470.45:548:09New Moon2Tue
3Wed9:304.49:355.23:360.03:340.25:558:08New Moon3Wed
4Thu10:134.610:185.14:16-0.14:200.25:568:07Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:004.711:064.94:55-0.25:060.25:568:06Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:494.811:584.75:34-0.15:550.35:578:05Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:424.96:160.06:500.55:588:04First Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:544.41:375.07:040.27:540.65:598:03First Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:524.22:335.08:020.49:060.76:008:01First Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:524.03:324.99:100.510:170.76:018:00First Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:563.94:364.910:190.611:210.56:027:59Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:063.95:425.011:220.56:037:57Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:144.06:425.112:180.412:210.46:047:56Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun7:134.27:345.21:110.21:150.46:057:55Full Moon14Sun
15Mon8:034.48:215.22:010.12:070.36:067:53Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:494.69:045.12:470.02:560.36:077:52Full Moon16Tue
17Wed9:324.69:465.03:30-0.13:420.36:087:51Full Moon17Wed
18Thu10:144.610:274.84:080.04:240.46:097:49Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:554.611:094.54:440.15:040.66:107:48Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:364.511:524.25:170.35:430.86:117:46Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:184.45:490.56:231.06:127:45Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:373.91:014.36:230.87:111.26:137:43Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:243.71:444.27:001.08:091.36:147:42Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:123.52:294.27:501.29:171.46:157:40Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:043.43:194.28:551.310:211.36:167:39Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:013.44:164.210:021.311:171.16:177:37Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:043.55:184.411:021.16:187:36Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:033.76:154.712:070.811:56 AM0.96:197:34Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:544.07:034.912:530.512:470.66:207:33Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue7:384.47:485.21:380.31:360.46:217:31New Moon30Tue
31Wed8:214.78:305.32:210.02:260.16:227:30New Moon31Wed
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 4:15 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (36% illuminated). This places Highlands, NJ in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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