Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 1h 17m at 12:28 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 6:54 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Sep 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:093.75:374.811:220.96:227:29Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:124.16:345.112:150.512:180.56:237:27Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:054.57:255.41:040.11:120.26:247:26Full Moon3Fri
4Sat7:534.98:135.51:51-0.22:06-0.16:257:24Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:405.39:005.62:38-0.42:59-0.36:267:22Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:275.59:495.43:24-0.63:51-0.36:277:21Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:165.610:405.24:09-0.64:41-0.36:287:19Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:085.511:344.84:54-0.45:32-0.16:297:17Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:045.35:40-0.26:260.26:307:16Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:334.51:025.16:300.27:280.56:317:14Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:344.22:014.97:280.68:380.86:327:12Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:344.03:004.78:370.89:480.86:337:11Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:353.94:014.59:471.010:510.86:347:09Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:383.95:044.510:500.911:440.76:357:07Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:404.06:024.511:450.86:367:06Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:344.36:514.612:300.512:340.76:377:04Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:194.57:334.71:120.41:180.66:387:02New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:584.78:114.71:510.42:010.56:397:01New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:354.88:464.72:280.32:430.46:406:59New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:104.89:214.53:040.33:230.46:416:57New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:444.89:554.43:380.44:020.56:426:56New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:174.710:284.14:100.54:380.66:436:54Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:504.611:043.94:390.75:140.76:436:52Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:244.511:443.75:080.85:510.96:446:51Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:064.45:371.06:331.16:456:49Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:343.612:584.36:131.27:311.26:466:47First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:333.51:564.37:051.38:441.26:476:46First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:333.52:564.48:291.39:531.06:486:44First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:353.74:004.69:541.210:520.76:496:42Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:414.05:064.811:010.811:440.46:506:41Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 3:41 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 92% 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 Waxing Gibbous (92% 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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