Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : 9:25 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 59m at 2:34 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Feb 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:164.09:493.83:13-0.13:42-0.37:055:14Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:503.910:263.73:490.04:12-0.27:045:15Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:243.611:023.74:240.14:400.07:035:16Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:003.411:403.75:000.35:080.17:025:17Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:423.35:400.55:400.37:015:18Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:223.712:313.16:330.66:240.47:005:20Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:103.71:263.07:440.67:310.56:595:21Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:043.82:283.08:590.58:510.46:575:22Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:083.93:413.110:050.310:010.26:565:23Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:184.24:533.311:030.011:03-0.16:555:24Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:234.55:533.711:56-0.46:545:26Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:184.86:464.112:00-0.412:47-0.76:535:27New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:095.17:364.512:56-0.71:37-1.06:515:28New Moon13Fri
14Sat7:585.28:254.71:51-1.02:25-1.26:505:29New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:475.19:154.92:43-1.13:11-1.36:495:30Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:374.910:064.83:34-1.03:55-1.26:485:32Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:294.610:594.74:23-0.84:39-1.06:465:33Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:244.211:534.55:14-0.55:26-0.66:455:34Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:203.96:11-0.26:18-0.26:445:35First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:494.31:173.57:160.27:180.26:425:36First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:444.02:153.38:260.48:250.46:415:38First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:423.83:163.29:330.49:300.56:395:39Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:453.74:213.210:310.310:280.46:385:40Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:483.85:203.411:210.211:190.36:375:41Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:423.96:093.612:050.16:355:42Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:264.06:513.812:050.212:47-0.16:345:43Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:054.17:304.012:490.01:25-0.26:325:44Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:414.28:064.11:32-0.12:02-0.26:315:46Full Moon28Sat
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 5:59 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (44% illuminated). This places Highlands, NJ in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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