Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : 11:47 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 24m at 5:12 pm (4.4 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 - Feb 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:454.25:33-0.55:57-0.67:055:13Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:234.512:423.96:33-0.26:54-0.37:045:14Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:184.31:383.67:390.17:570.07:035:15Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:144.12:363.48:470.29:000.17:025:17Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:114.03:383.39:500.29:590.27:015:18Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:124.04:413.310:450.110:530.17:005:19Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:104.05:373.411:340.011:410.16:595:20Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:004.16:253.612:19-0.16:585:22Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:444.27:063.812:270.01:01-0.36:575:23New Moon9Sun
10Mon7:234.37:453.91:11-0.11:42-0.36:555:24New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:014.38:223.91:53-0.22:20-0.46:545:25New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:374.28:583.92:33-0.22:55-0.46:535:26New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:124.19:323.93:11-0.23:28-0.46:525:28Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:473.910:053.93:46-0.13:59-0.26:515:29Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:223.710:383.84:200.14:29-0.16:495:30Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:003.511:163.84:550.24:590.06:485:31Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:443.45:340.45:350.26:475:32First Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:023.812:353.36:270.56:230.36:455:34First Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:553.81:323.27:410.67:340.46:445:35First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:533.92:353.28:570.58:520.36:435:36First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:594.03:453.410:020.210:010.06:415:37Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:114.34:543.710:59-0.211:03-0.36:405:38Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:174.66:534.212:53-0.57:386:39Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:144.97:464.61:00-0.71:44-0.97:376:41Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:065.18:364.91:56-0.92:34-1.17:356:42Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:555.29:265.12:51-1.13:23-1.37:346:43Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:455.110:165.13:43-1.24:10-1.37:336:44Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:364.811:075.04:33-1.14:56-1.17:316:45Waning Gibbous28Fri
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 8:29 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 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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