Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:40 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 55m at 10:15 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Apr 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:184.75:524.911:44-0.55:406:19Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:144.96:445.212:06-0.612:34-0.75:386:20Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:044.97:325.312:59-0.71:23-0.85:376:21Full Moon3Mon
4Tue7:534.98:185.41:51-0.82:11-0.85:356:22Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:404.89:045.22:40-0.82:56-0.65:346:23Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:284.69:515.03:27-0.73:39-0.45:326:24Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:174.310:394.74:11-0.44:21-0.15:306:25Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:094.011:294.44:55-0.15:040.35:296:26Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:013.85:420.25:500.65:276:27Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:204.212:533.66:340.56:460.95:266:28Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:114.01:443.67:330.77:511.15:246:29Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:023.82:363.58:330.78:551.05:236:30Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:553.73:313.69:280.79:520.95:216:31Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:523.84:263.810:170.510:430.75:196:32Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:473.95:164.111:010.411:290.55:186:33Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:364.05:594.311:430.25:166:34Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:204.26:384.612:140.312:240.15:156:35Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:004.37:144.812:580.11:050.05:136:36New Moon18Tue
19Wed7:384.37:494.91:42-0.11:450.05:126:37New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:174.38:255.02:25-0.22:26-0.15:106:39New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:584.39:045.03:07-0.23:060.05:096:40Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:424.29:484.93:49-0.23:460.05:086:41Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:344.110:414.84:33-0.14:300.15:066:42Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:314.111:404.75:210.05:200.35:056:43Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:324.16:180.26:230.45:036:44First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:434.61:314.27:230.27:370.55:026:45First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:454.52:314.38:300.28:510.45:016:46First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:474.53:334.59:310.09:560.24:596:47Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat3:534.54:354.810:27-0.110:550.04:586:48Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:564.56:325.112:19-0.35:577:49Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 1:27 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 5% 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 (5% 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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