Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 2h 15m at 8:03 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:124.61:475.07:170.08:100.65:538:11Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:084.32:424.98:150.39:190.75:548:10Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:064.13:384.89:180.510:260.75:558:08Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:063.94:394.710:210.611:260.65:568:07Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:113.85:414.711:200.65:568:06Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:143.96:384.812:200.512:130.65:578:05Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:084.17:264.91:090.41:030.65:588:04Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:554.28:094.91:550.31:510.55:598:03New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:374.38:484.92:380.22:360.56:008:01New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:184.49:254.83:180.23:190.56:018:00New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:574.510:024.63:540.24:000.56:027:59New Moon11Tue
12Wed10:364.410:384.44:280.34:380.66:037:58Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:144.411:144.24:590.45:150.76:047:56Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:534.311:524.05:290.55:510.96:057:55Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:324.35:580.76:321.16:067:54Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:343.81:144.36:290.97:211.26:077:52First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:213.61:584.37:081.08:261.36:087:51First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:133.52:484.38:071.19:381.26:097:49First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:103.53:444.49:231.110:421.06:107:48First Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:153.54:494.610:341.011:390.76:117:47Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:253.75:534.911:360.76:127:45Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:274.16:505.212:310.412:320.46:137:44Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:204.57:415.51:200.01:270.16:147:42Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:094.98:295.62:09-0.32:22-0.16:157:41Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:575.29:185.62:57-0.53:16-0.36:167:39Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:465.410:075.43:43-0.64:07-0.36:177:38Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:375.510:595.24:28-0.64:58-0.26:187:36Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:305.411:554.85:13-0.55:490.06:197:34Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:265.25:59-0.26:450.36:207:33Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:534.51:235.06:500.27:490.66:217:31Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:524.22:204.87:500.58:590.86:227:30Third Quarter31Mon
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 11:18 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 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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