Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : 7:00 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 7m at 12:45 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Feb 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:094.32:413.59:000.29:01-0.17:055:13First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:154.33:523.510:070.010:08-0.27:045:14Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:244.45:013.711:07-0.311:08-0.47:035:15Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:294.66:013.912:02-0.57:025:17Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:244.76:544.212:05-0.512:53-0.77:015:18Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:144.87:434.412:58-0.71:42-0.97:005:19Full Moon6Sun
7Mon7:594.88:294.41:49-0.72:28-0.96:595:20Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:434.79:134.42:37-0.73:09-0.96:585:21Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:264.49:574.33:21-0.63:48-0.76:575:23Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:104.210:414.24:03-0.44:24-0.56:565:24Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:543.811:264.04:43-0.25:00-0.26:545:25Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:393.55:250.15:360.16:535:26Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:113.812:273.36:120.46:180.46:525:27Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:573.71:153.17:090.67:120.66:515:29Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:453.62:063.08:140.78:170.76:505:30Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:363.53:032.99:180.79:210.76:485:31Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:343.64:063.010:140.510:180.56:475:32Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:343.75:063.211:050.311:090.36:465:33Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:283.95:563.411:510.011:570.16:445:35Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:144.26:383.712:35-0.26:435:36Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:554.47:184.012:43-0.11:17-0.56:415:37New Moon21Mon
22Tue7:354.67:564.31:29-0.41:59-0.66:405:38New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:144.68:354.52:15-0.52:39-0.76:395:39New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:564.59:174.63:00-0.63:18-0.86:375:40Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:414.410:034.63:44-0.63:57-0.76:365:42Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:304.210:554.64:29-0.54:39-0.66:345:43Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:263.911:524.55:20-0.35:25-0.46:335:44Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:263.76:200.06:23-0.16:315:45First Quarter28Mon
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 3:52 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 (66% 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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