Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 1h 13m at 10:27 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:114.91:034.56:420.06:540.55:298:29First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:084.71:574.67:340.18:010.65:298:29First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:044.52:504.88:310.19:110.65:308:29First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:004.33:454.99:300.210:180.65:308:29First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:594.14:435.010:280.211:200.45:318:29Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:044.05:435.111:230.25:328:29Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:094.06:405.212:170.312:170.25:328:28Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:074.17:325.31:110.11:100.35:338:28Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:004.28:205.32:030.12:020.35:338:28Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:504.29:065.22:530.02:530.45:348:27Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:374.29:515.03:400.03:410.55:358:27Full Moon11Mon
12Tue10:254.110:364.84:230.04:250.65:368:26Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:124.111:214.65:020.15:070.75:368:26Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:594.15:400.35:480.95:378:25Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:064.412:454.16:160.46:321.15:388:25Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:514.11:294.16:540.67:221.25:398:24Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:363.92:114.17:350.88:201.35:398:24Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:203.72:524.18:220.99:231.35:408:23Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:073.63:364.29:140.910:231.25:418:22Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:583.54:254.310:081.011:181.05:428:21Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:583.55:194.511:010.95:438:21Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:593.56:144.712:090.811:52 AM0.85:448:20Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:533.77:044.912:580.612:420.65:448:19Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:423.97:505.21:470.31:330.55:458:18New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:284.28:365.32:350.12:250.35:468:17New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:144.49:225.43:22-0.13:160.15:478:17New Moon26Tue
27Wed10:024.510:105.44:07-0.34:070.05:488:16Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:524.711:015.24:50-0.34:560.05:498:15Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:454.811:545.05:33-0.35:460.15:508:14Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:404.96:17-0.26:410.35:518:13Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:504.71:355.07:060.07:440.55:528:12First Quarter31Sun
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 1:35 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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