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 1h 52m 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 - Feb 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:014.010:293.63:520.14:16-0.27:055:13Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:393.711:073.64:280.24:47-0.17:045:15Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:183.511:463.55:040.45:180.17:035:16Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:003.35:440.65:510.27:025:17First Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:263.512:453.16:360.76:340.47:015:18First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:083.61:343.07:450.87:320.57:005:20First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:563.62:312.98:580.78:410.56:595:21First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:533.83:392.910:020.59:480.46:575:22Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:013.94:483.110:590.210:480.16:565:23Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:074.35:473.411:52-0.111:44-0.26:555:24Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:044.66:393.812:43-0.56:545:26Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:554.97:284.212:39-0.51:32-0.86:535:27Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:445.18:164.41:34-0.82:20-1.06:515:28Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:325.19:054.62:26-0.93:06-1.16:505:29Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:215.09:564.73:17-1.03:49-1.16:495:30Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:124.710:494.74:07-0.94:33-1.06:485:32Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:064.411:434.64:57-0.65:19-0.76:465:33Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:024.05:52-0.36:09-0.46:455:34Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:394.412:593.76:550.07:080.06:445:35Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:344.21:573.48:050.28:150.36:425:36Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:314.02:593.29:140.39:220.46:415:37Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:343.94:073.110:170.310:220.46:395:39Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:383.95:123.211:110.211:160.36:385:40Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:364.06:053.411:590.06:375:41Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:244.16:493.612:050.212:43-0.16:355:42Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:064.37:293.812:500.11:24-0.26:345:43New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:444.38:063.91:340.02:02-0.36:325:44New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:204.38:414.02:15-0.12:38-0.36:315:46New Moon28Mon
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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