Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : 4:10 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 11m at 10:02 am (5.0 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 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:573.93:313.79:320.49:530.75:396:20Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue3:553.94:283.810:230.410:450.55:376:21Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed4:513.95:204.011:080.311:310.45:366:22Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:414.16:054.211:500.25:346:23Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:244.26:444.412:150.212:300.15:326:24Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:044.37:214.512:580.11:090.05:316:25New Moon6Sat
7Sun7:424.37:554.61:400.01:480.05:296:26New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:184.28:284.62:20-0.12:250.05:286:27New Moon8Mon
9Tue8:544.18:584.52:590.03:000.15:266:28New Moon9Tue
10Wed9:304.09:304.53:350.03:330.25:246:29Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:083.910:064.44:110.14:070.35:236:30Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:523.710:504.44:480.24:420.45:216:31Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:443.711:464.35:310.45:260.55:206:32Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:413.76:270.56:260.65:186:33First Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:474.31:393.87:360.57:450.65:176:34First Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:504.32:404.08:450.49:010.55:156:35First Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:554.43:454.39:460.110:070.25:146:36Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:044.54:484.710:42-0.211:07-0.25:126:37Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri5:094.75:455.111:35-0.45:116:38Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat6:074.96:375.512:03-0.512:26-0.65:096:39Full Moon20Sat
21Sun7:005.07:275.712:58-0.71:17-0.75:086:40Full Moon21Sun
22Mon7:515.08:165.71:51-0.82:07-0.75:066:41Full Moon22Mon
23Tue8:414.99:055.62:43-0.92:56-0.65:056:42Full Moon23Tue
24Wed9:334.79:565.33:32-0.73:44-0.45:046:43Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:284.510:495.04:20-0.54:300.05:026:44Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:244.211:434.75:08-0.25:190.35:016:45Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:194.16:000.16:130.75:006:47Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:374.42:133.97:560.48:150.95:587:48Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:294.23:043.98:550.69:201.05:577:49Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:204.03:563.99:510.610:201.05:567:50Third Quarter30Tue
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 1:06 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 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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