Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : 7:04 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 26m at 1:04 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Dec 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:584.04:123.510:200.810:280.56:594:30Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:474.25:053.511:070.611:100.47:004:30Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:334.45:523.611:520.411:510.47:014:29Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:144.66:353.712:370.27:024:29New Moon4Fri
5Sat6:524.77:153.712:320.31:210.17:034:29New Moon5Sat
6Sun7:294.87:543.71:150.32:06-0.17:044:29New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:064.88:343.71:580.22:49-0.17:054:29New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:464.89:173.72:410.23:30-0.27:064:29Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:294.710:053.73:230.24:11-0.27:074:29Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:184.610:593.84:070.24:54-0.17:084:29Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:134.511:563.94:540.35:41-0.17:084:29Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:114.35:520.46:340.07:094:29First Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:534.11:094.27:020.57:330.07:104:30First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:494.32:074.18:160.48:34-0.17:114:30First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:464.53:084.09:250.39:33-0.27:114:30Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:474.74:133.910:270.010:29-0.37:124:30Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:484.95:174.011:24-0.211:22-0.47:134:31Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:455.06:144.112:18-0.47:134:31Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:375.17:064.112:15-0.41:11-0.57:144:31Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:255.17:564.11:07-0.42:02-0.57:144:32Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:125.08:454.11:58-0.32:50-0.57:154:32Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:584.89:334.02:46-0.23:34-0.57:164:33Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:444.610:233.93:31-0.14:15-0.37:164:33Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:314.311:133.84:140.14:55-0.17:164:34Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:184.04:570.45:360.17:174:34Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:023.712:053.75:430.66:190.37:174:35Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:493.712:523.56:370.87:060.57:174:36Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:343.71:383.37:390.97:580.67:184:36Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:193.72:273.28:420.98:510.67:184:37Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:083.73:223.19:410.79:420.57:184:38Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:003.84:223.110:340.510:310.47:184:39Waning Crescent31Thu
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 4:04 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 55% 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 (55% 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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