Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:37 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 44m at 10:05 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Sep 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:184.610:244.54:130.34:240.56:227:28Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:564.511:004.34:460.45:010.66:237:27Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:344.411:384.15:170.55:370.86:247:25Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:144.35:480.76:161.06:257:24Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:203.912:564.36:190.97:021.16:267:22First Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:073.81:414.36:581.08:031.26:277:20First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:593.72:314.47:551.19:141.16:287:19First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:553.73:264.59:101.110:201.06:297:17First Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:573.84:294.710:210.911:180.66:307:15Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:044.05:344.911:230.76:317:14Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:084.36:335.312:110.312:200.36:327:12Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:034.87:265.51:02-0.11:150.06:337:10Full Moon12Wed
13Thu7:545.18:165.71:52-0.42:10-0.36:347:09Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:435.49:065.72:42-0.63:04-0.46:357:07Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:335.69:575.63:30-0.73:56-0.56:367:05Full Moon15Sat
16Sun10:245.610:505.44:18-0.74:47-0.46:377:04Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:185.511:465.05:04-0.55:39-0.26:387:02Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:145.35:52-0.26:340.16:397:00Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:444.71:125.16:430.17:350.46:406:59Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:434.52:094.97:420.58:420.76:416:57Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:414.33:054.78:470.89:490.76:426:55Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:394.14:034.69:520.910:480.76:436:54Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:394.15:024.510:510.911:400.66:446:52Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:384.25:584.611:440.86:456:50Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:304.36:474.612:260.512:310.76:466:49Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:154.57:294.71:070.41:150.66:476:47Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:554.78:084.81:470.31:580.56:486:45New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:334.88:444.72:260.32:400.46:496:44New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:094.89:194.63:030.33:210.46:506:42New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:444.89:544.53:380.33:590.46:516:40New Moon30Sun
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 1:21 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% 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 (96% 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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