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 4h 48m 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 - Jul 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:444.610:585.54:44-0.54:45-0.15:298:30Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:434.711:565.25:34-0.55:390.05:298:29Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:434.76:24-0.36:350.35:308:29Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:545.01:394.77:18-0.17:370.55:308:29First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:504.72:334.78:150.08:440.75:318:29First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:434.43:254.79:110.29:480.75:328:29First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:374.24:174.710:060.310:470.75:328:28First Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:333.95:114.710:560.411:410.65:338:28Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:313.86:034.811:430.55:348:28Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:263.86:514.812:300.512:280.65:348:27Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:163.97:344.91:160.41:120.65:358:27Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:003.98:154.92:010.41:560.65:368:26Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:424.08:544.92:450.32:400.65:368:26Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:234.09:334.83:260.33:230.75:378:25Full Moon14Wed
15Thu10:044.010:104.74:050.24:030.75:388:25Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:453.910:484.54:420.34:410.85:398:24Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:263.911:264.45:170.35:170.95:408:23Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:073.95:500.45:541.05:408:23Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:064.312:484.06:240.56:361.15:418:22Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:504.11:304.17:020.67:311.25:428:21Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:384.02:154.37:480.68:401.25:438:21Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:303.93:034.58:440.69:511.05:448:20Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:263.93:594.79:460.610:560.85:458:19Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:313.95:025.010:480.411:560.45:458:18Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:414.06:075.211:470.25:468:17Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:454.27:065.512:520.112:450.15:478:17Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:424.58:015.71:48-0.11:44-0.15:488:16New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:374.78:545.82:42-0.42:42-0.25:498:15New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:314.99:475.73:35-0.63:38-0.35:508:14New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:265.010:405.54:24-0.64:31-0.35:518:13Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:215.011:355.25:11-0.65:23-0.15:528:12Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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