Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : 3:27 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 16m at 9:23 am (4.1 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 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:324.14:153.210:330.210:230.07:055:13Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:404.35:213.511:30-0.211:22-0.37:045:15Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:434.76:193.812:24-0.57:035:16Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:385.07:124.112:20-0.61:17-0.87:025:17Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:305.28:034.41:16-0.82:08-1.07:015:18Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:215.28:554.52:11-1.02:56-1.27:005:19Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:125.19:474.63:04-1.03:43-1.26:595:21Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:034.910:414.63:54-0.94:28-1.16:585:22Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:574.611:354.54:45-0.75:14-0.96:565:23Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:514.25:38-0.46:03-0.56:555:24Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:294.412:463.86:37-0.16:57-0.26:545:25Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:214.21:403.57:420.27:570.16:535:27Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:144.02:363.28:490.38:590.36:525:28Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:113.93:383.19:520.39:570.46:505:29Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:113.84:423.110:470.310:500.46:495:30Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:103.95:393.211:360.211:380.36:485:31Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:004.06:263.412:210.06:465:33Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:444.27:083.612:240.21:04-0.16:455:34New Moon18Fri
19Sat7:244.27:463.71:080.11:44-0.26:445:35New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:014.38:233.81:510.02:22-0.36:425:36New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:364.28:583.82:31-0.12:57-0.36:415:37New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:104.19:313.83:080.03:29-0.36:405:38Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:433.910:023.83:430.03:59-0.26:385:40Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:173.810:353.84:170.14:28-0.16:375:41Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:553.611:133.94:510.34:570.16:355:42Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:403.411:593.95:310.45:320.26:345:43First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:333.36:250.56:190.36:325:44First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:533.91:323.27:420.67:290.46:315:45First Quarter28Mon
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 12:25 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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