Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 5h 34m at 2:27 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 8:40 pm (5.5 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 - Jan 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:584.47:253.712:380.01:28-0.27:194:39Full Moon1Thu
2Fri7:344.58:053.81:21-0.12:10-0.27:194:40Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:094.58:433.72:03-0.12:49-0.37:194:41Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:434.59:213.72:43-0.13:27-0.37:194:42Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:194.410:013.73:220.04:03-0.37:194:43Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:584.310:453.74:000.04:39-0.27:194:44Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:434.211:353.84:400.15:18-0.27:194:45Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:364.05:270.26:03-0.17:194:46Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:273.912:333.96:260.37:00-0.17:184:47Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:224.01:323.87:400.38:05-0.17:184:48Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:194.22:353.88:530.29:11-0.27:184:49Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:214.43:433.810:00-0.110:12-0.47:184:50Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:264.64:533.911:00-0.411:10-0.67:174:51Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:284.95:554.111:57-0.77:174:52Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:245.16:514.312:06-0.712:52-0.97:174:53New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:165.37:434.41:01-0.91:45-1.17:164:54New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:065.28:344.41:55-0.92:35-1.17:164:55New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:555.19:254.42:46-0.83:22-1.17:154:56Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:444.910:164.23:35-0.74:07-0.97:154:58Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:344.511:074.14:21-0.54:50-0.77:144:59Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:254.211:583.95:08-0.25:33-0.47:145:00Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:153.95:570.26:19-0.17:135:01First Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:473.81:043.66:530.47:100.17:125:02First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:343.71:523.47:550.68:040.37:125:03First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:223.62:443.28:560.68:580.47:115:05First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:133.63:393.29:530.59:510.37:105:06Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:083.74:383.210:440.310:400.27:095:07Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:023.85:313.311:310.211:270.17:095:08Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:504.06:193.512:160.07:085:09Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:324.27:013.712:120.01:00-0.27:075:11Full Moon30Fri
31Sat7:114.47:403.812:57-0.21:43-0.47:065:12Full Moon31Sat
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 5:33 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 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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