Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : 6:27 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 13m at 12:26 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Feb 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:474.29:203.82:48-0.13:21-0.37:055:13Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:194.19:553.83:25-0.13:52-0.37:045:14Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:533.910:313.84:010.04:22-0.27:035:16Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:333.811:133.94:380.04:52-0.17:025:17Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:203.65:210.25:270.07:015:18Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:024.012:153.46:150.36:150.17:005:19Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:574.01:153.37:280.47:240.26:595:20Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:574.12:223.28:470.38:450.26:585:22Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:044.23:363.39:570.19:590.06:575:23Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:164.44:513.510:59-0.211:03-0.36:565:24Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:244.75:553.911:55-0.56:545:25Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:224.96:504.212:03-0.612:49-0.86:535:26New Moon12Mon
13Tue7:135.17:414.512:59-0.81:39-1.16:525:28New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:025.18:304.71:54-0.92:27-1.26:515:29New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:505.09:174.72:45-0.93:11-1.26:495:30Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri9:374.710:054.63:33-0.83:53-1.06:485:31Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat10:254.410:534.44:18-0.64:34-0.76:475:32Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun11:154.011:424.25:04-0.35:14-0.46:455:34Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:053.75:530.15:570.06:445:35First Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:304.012:573.46:490.46:460.46:435:36First Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:193.81:483.17:540.67:460.66:415:37First Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:103.62:443.09:000.78:510.76:405:38First Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:063.53:453.09:590.69:510.76:395:39Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat4:093.54:473.110:510.510:450.56:375:41Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:073.75:413.311:370.311:330.36:365:42Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:563.96:253.612:190.16:345:43Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:374.17:053.812:190.21:00-0.16:335:44Full Moon27Tue
28Wed7:144.27:414.01:030.01:38-0.26:315:45Full Moon28Wed
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 3:26 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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