Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : 10:36 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 38m at 3:35 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Apr 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:324.34:113.810:120.110:300.35:406:19Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:384.35:134.111:05-0.111:250.15:386:20Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:354.46:054.411:52-0.25:376:21Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:244.56:494.712:16-0.112:36-0.35:356:22New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:084.67:294.81:04-0.21:18-0.35:336:23New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:494.58:074.91:49-0.31:58-0.35:326:24New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:294.38:444.82:32-0.32:35-0.15:306:25New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:094.19:204.63:12-0.23:110.05:296:26Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:503.99:574.43:500.03:440.35:276:27Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:343.710:354.24:270.24:170.55:256:28Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:223.511:194.05:050.54:520.75:246:29Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:133.35:490.75:321.05:226:30First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:083.81:053.26:440.96:271.25:216:31First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:003.71:573.27:511.07:431.35:196:32First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:543.72:513.38:550.98:571.25:186:33First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:523.73:483.69:490.79:580.95:166:34Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:543.94:423.910:360.510:510.65:156:36Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:524.05:314.311:200.211:410.35:136:37Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:434.36:144.712:020.05:126:38Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:304.46:565.112:30-0.112:45-0.25:106:39Full Moon20Fri
21Sat7:154.57:385.31:20-0.31:29-0.35:096:40Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:004.58:225.52:09-0.52:15-0.35:076:41Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:484.49:105.42:59-0.53:01-0.35:066:42Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:414.310:035.33:48-0.53:48-0.15:056:43Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:404.111:035.04:38-0.34:390.15:036:44Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:444.05:33-0.15:360.45:026:45Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:074.812:484.06:350.26:460.65:006:46Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:094.61:494.07:430.38:020.74:596:47Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:104.43:504.19:480.310:130.75:587:48Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:104.34:514.210:450.211:140.55:567:49Waning Crescent30Mon
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 7:05 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 32% 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 Third Quarter (32% 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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