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 3h 45m 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 - Mar 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:164.18:404.12:12-0.12:37-0.36:295:47Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:494.09:134.12:51-0.23:09-0.26:285:48Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:203.99:444.13:26-0.13:38-0.16:265:49Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:523.710:164.04:010.04:060.06:245:50Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:273.510:524.04:350.14:320.26:235:51Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:093.311:364.05:120.35:030.36:215:52Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:013.26:000.55:450.56:205:53Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:313.91:013.17:070.66:510.66:185:54Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:324.02:063.28:260.68:230.66:175:55Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:394.13:173.39:360.39:410.36:155:57Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:514.24:293.710:360.010:460.06:135:58Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:594.55:324.111:30-0.411:45-0.46:125:59Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:574.86:264.612:20-0.76:106:00Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:495.07:155.012:40-0.71:09-1.06:096:01New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:395.18:035.21:35-0.91:57-1.16:076:02New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:275.08:515.32:27-1.02:44-1.16:056:03New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:174.89:405.23:17-1.03:29-1.06:046:04Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:084.510:314.94:06-0.84:13-0.76:026:05Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:034.211:254.64:55-0.44:59-0.36:006:06Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:003.85:48-0.15:480.25:596:07First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:204.312:573.66:480.36:470.65:576:08First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:164.01:533.47:560.57:560.85:566:09First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:123.82:513.49:020.69:040.85:546:10First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:123.73:523.410:000.610:030.75:526:11Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:133.74:503.610:480.410:540.65:516:12Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:093.85:393.811:300.311:400.45:496:13Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:563.96:214.112:100.25:476:14Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:364.16:594.312:240.212:470.15:466:15Full Moon28Sat
29Sun7:134.17:344.51:060.11:240.05:446:17Full Moon29Sun
30Mon7:484.18:074.51:470.02:000.05:426:18Full Moon30Mon
31Tue8:214.08:384.52:27-0.12:340.15:416:19Full Moon31Tue
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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