Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 47m at 6:39 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:225.111:014.14:03-0.14:50-0.36:594:30Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:214.74:560.25:43-0.17:004:30Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:014.012:184.45:530.56:390.17:014:29First Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:593.91:134.26:580.77:370.37:024:29First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:523.92:053.98:060.88:330.47:034:29First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:433.92:573.79:090.89:220.47:044:29First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:344.03:513.610:040.710:070.47:054:29Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:254.14:453.610:530.510:490.37:064:29Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:124.35:353.611:370.411:290.37:074:29Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:554.46:203.612:210.37:084:29Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:344.57:013.712:100.31:040.27:084:29Full Moon11Sun
12Mon7:114.67:413.712:510.31:470.17:094:29Full Moon12Mon
13Tue7:464.68:213.61:330.32:290.07:104:30Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:214.59:003.52:140.33:080.07:114:30Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:554.49:403.52:530.33:460.07:114:30Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:324.410:233.43:310.44:230.17:124:30Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:134.311:113.54:090.45:000.17:134:31Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:024.24:510.55:400.27:134:31Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:013.611:56 AM4.15:410.66:280.27:144:31Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:523.812:524.06:460.67:240.27:154:32Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:444.01:503.88:010.58:250.17:154:32Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:394.32:513.89:130.39:24-0.17:164:33Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri3:394.63:593.710:170.110:22-0.27:164:33Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:414.85:063.811:16-0.211:18-0.47:174:34Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:405.16:074.012:12-0.57:174:35Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:355.37:024.112:13-0.51:08-0.67:174:35New Moon26Mon
27Tue7:285.37:564.21:09-0.62:02-0.87:184:36New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:195.38:494.22:05-0.62:53-0.87:184:37New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:105.19:434.12:58-0.53:41-0.87:184:37Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:024.810:384.03:48-0.34:27-0.67:184:38Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat10:544.54:36-0.15:12-0.47:184:39Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 9:56 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 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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