Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 2h 18m at 11:47 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:39 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Jul 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:243.96:504.912:280.412:280.55:298:30Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue7:153.97:354.91:150.41:140.55:298:29Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:014.08:165.02:010.31:590.55:308:29Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:434.18:564.92:440.22:440.65:308:29Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:254.19:354.83:260.23:270.65:318:29Full Moon5Fri
6Sat10:064.110:134.74:050.24:070.75:328:29Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:464.110:514.54:410.24:450.75:328:28Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:274.011:294.35:150.35:220.95:338:28Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:084.05:470.45:591.05:338:28Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:094.212:484.16:210.56:411.15:348:27Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:524.01:304.26:570.67:351.25:358:27Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:393.92:134.37:420.78:421.25:368:26Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:293.83:004.58:380.79:511.15:368:26Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:253.83:554.69:420.610:550.85:378:25Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon4:293.84:584.910:440.511:530.55:388:25Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:383.96:025.211:440.35:398:24Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:414.27:015.412:480.212:420.15:398:24Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:374.57:555.71:42-0.21:39-0.15:408:23New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:314.88:475.82:35-0.42:36-0.35:418:22New Moon19Fri
20Sat9:245.09:395.73:26-0.63:32-0.45:428:22New Moon20Sat
21Sun10:175.110:315.54:15-0.74:25-0.45:438:21Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:125.211:265.35:02-0.75:17-0.25:448:20Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:085.15:49-0.56:100.05:448:19Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:214.91:035.16:37-0.37:070.35:458:18First Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:174.61:565.07:290.08:090.65:468:18First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:114.32:484.88:260.39:140.75:478:17First Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:054.03:414.79:250.610:170.85:488:16First Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:013.84:364.610:220.711:130.75:498:15Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:003.75:324.611:150.75:508:14Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:003.86:254.712:040.712:040.75:518:13Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed6:523.97:124.812:500.512:510.75:528:12Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 2:43 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (79% illuminated). This places Highlands, NJ in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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