Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : 9:14 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 31m at 3:04 am (3.9 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 - Feb 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:014.312:203.96:090.06:22-0.27:055:13First Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:514.11:123.57:100.37:150.17:055:14First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:413.92:053.28:160.58:140.47:045:15First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:333.83:013.09:210.59:130.57:035:16First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:303.74:033.010:190.410:090.57:025:17Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:303.75:043.111:100.311:000.47:005:19Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:263.85:573.211:560.211:470.36:595:20Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:144.06:413.412:390.06:585:21Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:544.17:223.612:330.11:21-0.16:575:22Full Moon9Sat
10Sun7:324.28:003.71:170.02:00-0.26:565:24Full Moon10Sun
11Mon8:064.28:353.81:59-0.12:36-0.36:555:25Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:394.19:093.92:39-0.13:09-0.36:545:26Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:104.09:423.93:16-0.13:40-0.36:525:27Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:433.910:163.93:51-0.14:08-0.26:515:28Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:193.710:544.04:270.04:37-0.16:505:30Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:033.511:414.05:070.15:090.06:495:31Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:563.45:560.35:510.26:475:32Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:354.012:563.27:030.46:540.36:465:33Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:344.12:013.28:240.48:190.36:455:34Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:414.13:143.29:370.29:380.16:435:35Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:544.34:303.410:41-0.110:46-0.16:425:37Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:044.55:373.811:38-0.411:46-0.46:405:38Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:044.86:334.212:31-0.76:395:39Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:575.07:244.612:43-0.71:21-1.06:385:40New Moon24Sun
25Mon7:465.18:134.81:38-0.92:09-1.16:365:41New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:335.09:004.82:29-1.02:54-1.26:355:42New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:214.89:474.83:18-0.93:37-1.06:335:44Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:094.510:354.64:04-0.74:17-0.76:325:45Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:594.111:234.34:50-0.44:58-0.46:305:46Waxing Crescent29Fri
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 6:09 am — 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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