Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 4h 51m at 11:33 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 5:54 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Oct 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:175.08:364.72:180.12:460.35:515:39Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:525.19:164.62:540.13:270.35:525:38Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:315.110:014.43:300.24:090.35:535:36Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:175.010:554.24:080.34:550.55:545:34Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:134.911:574.04:500.55:510.75:555:33Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:164.95:420.77:010.85:565:31Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:023.91:224.86:530.98:170.85:575:30Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:074.02:284.88:150.99:240.65:585:28Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:144.13:364.89:290.710:230.35:595:26Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:204.44:424.910:320.411:150.16:005:25Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:214.85:405.111:290.26:015:23Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:135.16:305.212:04-0.212:210.06:025:22New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:005.47:165.112:50-0.31:12-0.16:045:20New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:435.58:005.01:35-0.32:01-0.16:055:19New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:265.48:444.82:17-0.22:47-0.16:065:17New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:085.39:284.52:580.03:300.16:075:16Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:515.110:154.23:370.34:120.36:085:14Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:364.811:053.94:140.64:540.66:095:13Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:244.511:593.74:510.95:400.86:105:11Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:164.35:341.26:351.16:115:10First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:533.61:084.16:291.47:381.26:125:08First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:463.52:004.07:411.58:401.16:135:07First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:393.62:544.08:501.59:341.06:145:05First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:353.73:504.19:481.310:210.86:155:04Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:293.94:434.210:391.011:040.56:175:03Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:164.25:314.411:250.811:440.36:185:01Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:574.56:134.612:090.56:195:00Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:354.86:534.612:230.212:540.36:204:59Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:115.17:334.71:030.01:400.16:214:57Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:475.38:144.61:430.02:250.06:224:56Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:275.48:584.42:250.03:11-0.16:234:55Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 2:43 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 13% 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 Waning Crescent (13% 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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