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 5h 08m 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 - Nov 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:454.25:014.210:580.811:130.56:254:53Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:304.45:464.211:420.611:510.46:264:52Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:104.66:274.312:240.56:274:51Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:464.87:054.312:270.31:050.46:294:50Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:194.97:414.21:040.31:460.36:304:48Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:514.98:174.11:410.42:270.36:314:47Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:214.88:543.92:170.53:060.36:324:46Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:524.79:323.72:520.63:430.46:334:45Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:254.610:153.63:270.74:210.56:344:44Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:074.511:073.54:020.85:020.76:364:43Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:004.44:420.95:520.86:374:42Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:063.512:034.35:331.06:540.86:384:41Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:053.61:064.36:451.08:010.76:394:40Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:023.82:084.48:080.99:010.46:404:40Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:004.23:114.49:200.69:550.16:414:39Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:004.64:164.510:220.310:46-0.26:434:38Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:585.05:164.611:19-0.111:35-0.46:444:37Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:515.46:114.712:13-0.36:454:36New Moon18Fri
19Sat6:415.77:034.712:24-0.51:07-0.56:464:36New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:305.87:544.61:14-0.52:01-0.66:474:35New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:185.78:454.52:05-0.42:52-0.66:484:34New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:085.49:404.22:55-0.33:42-0.46:504:34Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:015.110:374.03:440.04:31-0.26:514:33Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:574.811:373.84:330.35:210.16:524:33Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:554.55:250.66:160.36:534:32First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:353.712:504.26:250.97:140.56:544:32First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:293.71:424.07:321.18:120.66:554:31First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:213.72:333.88:381.19:040.66:564:31First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:113.83:253.79:361.09:490.56:574:31Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:024.04:193.710:270.810:310.46:584:30Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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