Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : 6:20 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1m at 12:11 am (4.3 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 - Jan 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:185.010:594.54:06-0.74:45-0.97:184:39Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:134.611:554.44:57-0.45:34-0.77:194:40Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:084.35:52-0.16:25-0.47:194:41Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:494.31:013.96:520.27:21-0.17:194:42Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:404.21:533.67:570.48:180.17:194:43Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:314.12:473.49:000.49:130.27:194:43Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:244.03:443.39:570.410:040.37:194:44Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:194.04:433.310:490.310:520.27:194:45Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:124.15:363.311:360.111:370.27:184:46Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:004.26:233.512:200.07:184:47Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:424.37:053.612:210.11:03-0.17:184:48New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:214.47:453.71:040.01:45-0.27:184:49New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:584.48:233.71:470.02:25-0.37:184:50New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:344.38:593.72:280.03:02-0.37:174:52New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:084.29:343.73:060.03:37-0.37:174:53Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:424.110:103.73:420.14:09-0.37:164:54Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:193.910:493.74:180.14:41-0.27:164:55Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:013.811:343.84:550.25:15-0.17:164:56Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:513.65:410.35:570.07:154:57First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:243.912:473.56:430.46:520.07:144:58First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:194.01:463.48:000.48:010.07:144:59First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:184.22:513.49:140.39:13-0.17:135:01First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:244.34:033.510:200.010:18-0.37:135:02Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:344.55:123.811:19-0.411:19-0.67:125:03Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:384.86:124.112:14-0.77:115:04Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:355.17:074.412:17-0.81:08-1.07:115:05Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:275.27:584.61:13-1.01:59-1.27:105:07Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:175.28:494.72:08-1.12:48-1.37:095:08Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:065.09:404.72:59-1.03:34-1.27:085:09Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:564.810:314.63:48-0.94:18-1.07:075:10Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:464.411:234.44:36-0.65:02-0.77:065:11Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 3:15 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 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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