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 5h 25m 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 - Jan 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:005.08:324.11:46-0.42:36-0.77:184:39Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:474.89:214.12:35-0.43:21-0.77:194:40Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:334.610:094.03:22-0.34:03-0.57:194:41Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:184.310:583.94:05-0.14:42-0.37:194:42Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:054.011:463.84:480.15:21-0.17:194:43Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:513.75:320.46:020.17:194:44Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:333.712:373.56:230.66:460.37:194:44Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:173.71:233.37:210.77:360.57:184:45Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:023.72:113.18:240.88:300.57:184:46Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:503.73:053.09:240.79:250.57:184:47Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:433.84:053.010:190.510:160.47:184:48Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:383.95:053.111:090.311:050.37:184:49Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:294.15:563.211:570.111:520.27:174:51Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:154.36:413.412:43-0.17:174:52New Moon14Fri
15Sat6:574.57:233.612:390.01:29-0.47:174:53New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:384.78:043.81:26-0.22:13-0.57:164:54New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:184.88:453.92:12-0.32:54-0.77:164:55New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:014.79:294.12:58-0.43:34-0.87:154:56Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:464.610:174.23:43-0.44:14-0.87:154:57Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:354.411:104.24:29-0.44:55-0.77:144:58Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:304.15:19-0.25:40-0.57:145:00First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:054.312:273.96:190.06:34-0.37:135:01First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:014.31:253.77:300.27:37-0.27:135:02First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:594.32:273.58:440.28:45-0.17:125:03First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:014.33:343.49:530.19:51-0.17:115:04Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:094.34:443.510:54-0.110:51-0.27:105:05Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:144.45:463.611:49-0.311:47-0.37:105:07Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:104.56:403.812:41-0.57:095:08Full Moon28Fri
29Sat6:594.67:284.012:40-0.41:29-0.67:085:09Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:444.68:134.11:30-0.42:14-0.77:075:10Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:264.68:564.12:17-0.42:55-0.77:065:11Full Moon31Mon
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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