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 6h 29m 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 - Nov 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:415.610:134.43:26-0.24:14-0.36:254:53Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:395.311:174.24:170.15:070.06:264:52Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:425.05:110.46:070.36:284:51First Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:224.012:444.76:150.77:120.56:294:49First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:234.01:424.57:280.98:180.56:304:48First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:214.02:394.38:391.09:160.56:314:47First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:194.13:364.29:410.910:050.46:324:46Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:144.24:314.110:340.710:480.46:334:45Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:044.45:214.111:210.611:270.36:354:44Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:474.66:054.212:040.46:364:43Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:264.86:464.212:050.312:460.36:374:42Full Moon11Fri
12Sat7:014.87:244.112:420.31:280.36:384:41Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:354.98:024.01:200.42:090.26:394:40Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:084.88:403.91:580.42:490.36:404:39Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:404.79:193.72:350.53:270.46:424:39Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:134.510:003.53:110.64:040.56:434:38Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:484.410:473.43:460.84:420.66:444:37Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:324.311:393.44:220.95:230.76:454:36Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:254.25:041.06:120.76:464:36Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:323.512:244.15:591.17:110.76:474:35Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:243.61:224.17:131.18:120.66:494:34Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:173.92:204.18:300.99:080.46:504:34Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:124.33:224.29:370.610:010.16:514:33Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:104.74:264.210:370.210:51-0.26:524:33Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:075.15:274.411:32-0.111:40-0.46:534:32Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:005.46:224.512:27-0.46:544:32New Moon26Sat
27Sun6:505.77:154.512:31-0.51:22-0.66:554:31New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:405.78:074.51:24-0.52:16-0.76:564:31New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:325.69:024.42:18-0.53:08-0.66:574:31Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed9:255.410:004.23:11-0.33:59-0.56:584:30Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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