Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 1h 46m at 3:27 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 9:29 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Feb 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:484.38:123.61:340.02:15-0.37:055:14New Moon1Mon
2Tue8:234.38:483.62:160.02:53-0.47:045:15New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:584.29:233.62:550.03:28-0.47:035:16Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu9:334.19:583.73:320.04:01-0.37:025:17Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri10:094.010:363.74:070.04:33-0.37:015:18Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:513.911:203.84:440.15:06-0.27:005:20Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun11:393.75:280.25:45-0.16:585:21First Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:093.912:343.56:250.46:360.06:575:22First Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:044.01:333.47:410.47:420.16:565:23First Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:024.12:373.38:590.38:560.06:555:25First Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:084.23:493.410:080.110:05-0.16:545:26Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:204.45:013.611:09-0.211:07-0.46:535:27Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:274.76:033.912:05-0.56:515:28Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:264.96:584.212:06-0.612:59-0.86:505:29Full Moon14Sun
15Mon7:185.17:494.51:03-0.81:51-1.06:495:31Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:085.18:394.61:58-0.92:39-1.16:475:32Full Moon16Tue
17Wed8:575.09:294.62:49-0.93:25-1.16:465:33Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu9:454.710:184.53:37-0.84:07-0.96:455:34Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:344.411:084.44:23-0.64:49-0.76:435:35Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:234.111:574.25:10-0.35:31-0.36:425:36Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:143.75:590.16:160.16:415:38Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:464.01:043.46:550.47:070.46:395:39Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:343.81:543.27:580.68:060.66:385:40Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:243.72:493.09:010.69:060.76:365:41Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:193.63:503.09:590.510:030.66:355:42Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:193.74:513.110:510.410:550.56:335:43Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:153.85:443.311:380.211:420.36:325:44Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:034.06:293.512:220.06:305:46Waning Crescent28Sun
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 6:28 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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