Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : 11:39 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 59m at 4:44 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Jan 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:074.59:383.62:560.13:37-0.37:194:40Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:504.310:233.53:370.24:14-0.17:194:41Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:334.011:103.44:160.34:510.07:194:41Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:183.811:573.44:550.55:280.17:194:42Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:033.65:390.76:080.37:194:43First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:413.412:483.46:310.96:530.47:194:44First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:243.51:333.27:350.97:440.57:194:45First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:073.52:223.18:410.98:380.57:194:46First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:533.73:183.19:420.79:320.47:184:47Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:463.84:203.110:360.510:240.37:184:48Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:434.15:193.211:270.211:140.17:184:49Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:364.46:123.412:17-0.17:184:50Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:254.77:003.712:05-0.11:07-0.47:174:51Full Moon13Thu
14Fri7:124.97:473.912:56-0.31:56-0.67:174:52Full Moon14Fri
15Sat7:595.08:354.01:48-0.52:44-0.87:174:53Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:475.09:254.12:40-0.63:29-0.97:164:55Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:384.910:184.23:30-0.74:13-0.97:164:56Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:314.711:134.34:20-0.64:58-0.87:154:57Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:264.45:12-0.45:47-0.77:154:58Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:104.312:224.16:11-0.26:40-0.47:144:59Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:054.31:193.87:180.17:40-0.27:145:00Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:004.32:163.58:280.28:42-0.17:135:01Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:574.23:183.39:350.29:430.07:125:03Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:584.24:253.310:360.110:390.07:125:04Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:594.25:283.311:300.011:320.07:115:05Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:544.36:213.412:20-0.27:105:06Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:424.47:083.612:210.01:08-0.37:095:07New Moon27Thu
28Fri7:254.47:513.61:09-0.11:52-0.37:085:09New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:064.48:313.71:54-0.12:33-0.47:085:10New Moon29Sat
30Sun8:454.39:113.72:36-0.13:10-0.47:075:11New Moon30Sun
31Mon9:234.29:503.73:150.03:44-0.37:065:12Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 8:11 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Highlands, NJ in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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