Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 14m at 2:04 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 8:05 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Sep 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:183.93:554.99:380.810:440.76:237:28First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:283.95:034.910:480.711:440.56:247:26Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:394.16:085.011:500.56:257:24Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:414.37:045.212:380.212:470.46:267:23Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:334.67:535.31:280.11:390.26:277:21Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:204.88:375.22:14-0.12:300.26:287:20Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:034.99:195.12:58-0.13:170.26:297:18Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:444.910:014.93:39-0.14:000.26:307:16Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:254.910:424.64:160.14:410.46:317:15Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:054.811:264.34:510.35:210.66:327:13Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:464.65:240.56:010.86:337:11Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:124.012:304.45:570.86:451.16:347:10Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:013.81:154.36:331.07:391.36:357:08Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:523.62:034.27:191.38:461.46:357:06Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:443.52:544.18:241.49:531.36:367:05Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:393.43:494.19:361.410:511.26:377:03Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:393.54:504.210:401.311:410.96:387:01Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:383.75:484.511:351.16:397:00Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:294.06:384.712:250.712:240.86:406:58Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:134.47:224.91:070.41:110.56:416:56Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:534.88:035.11:490.21:590.36:426:55New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:325.18:445.12:300.02:470.16:436:53New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:125.39:265.13:10-0.13:34-0.16:446:51New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:555.410:114.93:51-0.24:21-0.16:456:49Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:425.411:024.64:32-0.15:090.06:466:48Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:345.35:150.16:000.26:476:46Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:004.312:335.26:020.36:590.56:486:44First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:044.11:365.06:590.68:090.76:496:43First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:104.02:404.88:130.99:230.76:506:41First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:153.93:444.79:320.910:300.66:516:40First Quarter30Mon
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 5:04 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 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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