Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 3h 37m at 4:03 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:59 am (4.2 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 - Mar 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:584.210:274.23:51-0.44:13-0.46:295:47Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:403.911:104.04:30-0.14:47-0.16:275:48Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:253.711:543.95:100.15:220.26:265:49Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:113.45:540.46:000.56:245:50Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:393.812:593.26:460.66:480.76:225:51Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:253.71:483.17:500.77:520.86:215:53Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:143.62:433.08:550.78:590.86:195:54Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:103.63:453.09:550.610:000.76:185:55Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:113.74:473.210:470.410:530.56:165:56Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:094.05:403.511:350.111:420.26:145:57Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:584.26:243.812:20-0.16:135:58Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:424.57:054.112:300.01:04-0.46:115:59New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:234.77:454.41:17-0.31:47-0.66:106:00New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:054.88:254.62:04-0.52:29-0.76:086:01New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:484.89:084.82:50-0.63:10-0.76:066:02New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:344.69:554.83:35-0.63:50-0.76:056:03Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:244.410:464.84:22-0.54:32-0.56:036:04Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:204.211:434.75:12-0.35:19-0.36:026:05Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:203.96:10-0.16:150.06:006:06First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:434.51:213.87:200.27:240.25:586:08First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:444.42:243.78:330.28:380.35:576:09First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:494.33:313.79:410.19:470.35:556:10Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:574.34:383.910:400.010:480.15:536:11Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:034.35:374.111:32-0.211:42-0.15:526:12Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:584.56:274.412:20-0.35:506:13Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:464.67:114.612:33-0.21:05-0.45:486:14Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:284.67:534.71:20-0.31:48-0.45:476:15Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:094.58:324.72:05-0.32:27-0.35:456:16Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:484.49:104.62:47-0.33:03-0.25:436:17Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:274.29:484.53:26-0.23:370.05:426:18Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:073.910:274.34:030.04:100.25:406:19Waning 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 7:01 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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