Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 1h 34m at 5:59 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:123.83:183.99:221.29:570.86:254:53Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri4:044.04:124.010:151.010:390.66:264:52Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:524.35:034.111:020.811:190.56:274:51Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:364.65:484.211:480.511:580.36:284:50Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:154.86:304.312:330.36:294:49New Moon5Mon
6Tue6:525.17:104.312:370.21:180.16:314:48New Moon6Tue
7Wed7:295.27:514.31:190.22:050.06:324:47New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:095.38:344.22:020.22:51-0.16:334:46New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:535.39:234.12:460.23:37-0.16:344:45Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:435.210:194.03:320.24:250.06:354:44Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:415.011:224.04:200.35:160.16:364:43Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:444.85:150.56:140.36:384:42First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:274.012:474.76:230.77:190.36:394:41First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:284.11:484.67:390.78:220.26:404:40First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:284.32:474.58:520.69:210.16:414:39First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:274.53:484.49:560.410:13-0.16:424:38Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:264.84:484.410:530.211:02-0.26:434:37Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:205.05:424.411:450.011:48-0.26:454:37Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:095.26:324.412:34-0.16:464:36Full Moon19Mon
20Tue6:535.27:184.312:34-0.11:23-0.26:474:35Full Moon20Tue
21Wed7:355.28:024.21:19-0.12:09-0.16:484:35Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:165.08:474.12:030.12:53-0.16:494:34Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:574.89:323.92:450.23:350.16:504:33Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:394.610:203.73:260.44:150.26:514:33Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:234.311:113.64:050.64:550.46:524:32Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:114.14:450.85:380.66:544:32Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:033.512:003.95:301.06:250.76:554:31Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:523.512:483.86:251.27:170.86:564:31Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:393.61:353.77:311.28:110.86:574:31Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:253.72:243.68:371.19:020.76:584:30Third Quarter30Fri
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 9:12 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 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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