Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : 5:24 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2m at 11:14 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Jul 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:183.85:454.511:240.65:298:30Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:123.86:334.612:160.712:090.65:298:29Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:013.97:164.81:010.512:530.55:308:29Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:454.07:564.91:450.41:370.55:308:29New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:274.18:334.92:290.32:210.55:318:29New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:084.19:094.93:120.23:050.55:318:29New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:474.29:454.93:520.13:470.45:328:28New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:284.210:234.84:310.14:280.45:338:28Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:104.211:054.75:070.15:090.55:338:28Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:574.311:544.65:440.15:520.55:348:27Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:474.46:250.26:430.65:358:27Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:484.51:394.67:120.27:450.75:358:27First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:454.42:334.88:090.38:560.75:368:26First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:444.33:294.99:130.310:060.55:378:26First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:464.24:305.110:170.211:100.35:388:25Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:544.25:345.311:180.15:388:24Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:014.46:355.512:090.012:16-0.15:398:24Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:034.67:305.61:05-0.21:12-0.25:408:23Full Moon18Sat
19Sun7:584.78:225.71:59-0.42:08-0.25:418:23Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:514.89:115.62:51-0.53:02-0.25:428:22Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:424.910:005.43:41-0.53:53-0.15:428:21Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:324.810:495.24:27-0.54:410.05:438:20Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:234.711:384.95:10-0.35:270.35:448:20Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:134.65:52-0.16:130.55:458:19Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:284.61:034.56:340.27:030.85:468:18Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:174.31:504.47:190.57:591.05:478:17Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:054.12:364.38:080.78:591.15:488:16Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:533.93:224.39:000.89:581.15:498:15Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:443.74:114.39:540.910:531.05:498:14Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:393.75:044.410:460.911:430.95:508:13Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri5:363.75:574.511:360.85:518:12Waning Crescent31Fri
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 2:19 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated). This places Highlands, NJ in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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