Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 4h 09m at 5:20 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:38 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Feb 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:543.55:380.25:530.17:055:13Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:293.812:413.36:280.56:380.47:045:15Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:153.71:293.17:280.67:330.67:035:16Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:023.62:203.08:320.78:360.67:025:17Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:533.63:182.99:340.69:360.67:015:18Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat3:513.64:213.010:290.410:310.47:005:19Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun4:493.85:193.211:180.211:210.26:595:21Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon5:414.16:073.512:05-0.16:585:22Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:254.36:503.712:080.012:49-0.36:565:23New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:074.57:304.012:55-0.21:33-0.66:555:24New Moon10Wed
11Thu7:474.78:104.21:42-0.42:15-0.76:545:26New Moon11Thu
12Fri8:284.78:514.42:28-0.62:55-0.96:535:27New Moon12Fri
13Sat9:114.69:364.53:13-0.73:35-0.96:525:28Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun9:584.410:244.53:58-0.64:16-0.86:505:29Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon10:504.211:184.54:46-0.54:59-0.76:495:30Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue11:474.05:39-0.35:48-0.46:485:32First Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:164.412:473.76:430.06:49-0.26:465:33First Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:154.31:483.67:560.18:000.06:455:34First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:174.22:533.59:070.19:110.06:445:35First Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:234.24:013.610:12-0.110:16-0.16:425:36Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:324.25:073.811:09-0.211:14-0.26:415:37Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:334.46:034.012:00-0.46:405:39Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:254.56:524.312:07-0.412:48-0.66:385:40Full Moon23Tue
24Wed7:104.67:364.412:57-0.51:33-0.76:375:41Full Moon24Wed
25Thu7:524.68:184.51:44-0.52:15-0.76:355:42Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:324.48:584.42:28-0.52:54-0.66:345:43Full Moon26Fri
27Sat9:124.29:384.33:09-0.43:29-0.46:325:44Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun9:514.010:174.23:48-0.34:03-0.26:315:45Waning Gibbous28Sun
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 8:29 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Highlands, NJ in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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