Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 54m at 3:13 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:13 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Dec 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:085.49:394.42:58-0.43:37-0.66:594:30Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:595.110:334.23:46-0.24:24-0.47:004:30Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:514.711:284.14:330.15:10-0.27:014:29Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:454.45:210.45:590.17:024:29First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:223.912:374.16:160.76:510.37:034:29First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:133.91:263.97:170.97:460.57:044:29First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:023.82:163.78:200.98:390.57:054:29First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:513.93:073.69:190.89:290.57:064:29First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:423.94:023.610:110.710:150.47:074:29Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:334.14:553.610:590.510:590.37:084:29Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:214.35:443.711:440.311:410.27:094:29Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:034.46:293.812:280.17:094:29Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:424.67:103.912:240.11:120.07:104:30Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:194.77:493.91:060.01:56-0.27:114:30Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:554.88:293.91:490.02:38-0.37:124:30Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:314.89:103.92:320.03:19-0.37:124:30Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:114.79:543.93:13-0.13:58-0.37:134:31Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:554.610:443.93:550.04:39-0.37:134:31Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:474.511:394.04:400.15:23-0.27:144:31Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:444.35:320.26:14-0.17:154:32Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:354.112:434.26:350.37:14-0.17:154:32Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:324.31:434.17:480.38:18-0.17:164:33Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:294.42:444.08:590.29:20-0.37:164:33Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:304.63:504.010:03-0.110:18-0.47:174:34Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:324.84:564.011:02-0.311:13-0.57:174:35Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:315.05:554.211:57-0.57:174:35Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:255.26:494.312:06-0.612:50-0.77:184:36New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:145.27:404.312:59-0.71:42-0.87:184:37New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:025.28:284.31:50-0.62:30-0.87:184:37New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:485.09:174.22:39-0.53:16-0.87:184:38Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue9:354.83:25-0.43:58-0.67:184:39Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 6:13 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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