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 5h 40m 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 - Apr 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:274.612:583.96:42-0.16:530.36:407:19Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:214.31:543.77:390.37:520.76:387:20Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:154.12:483.68:410.58:580.96:367:21Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:083.93:423.59:430.610:030.96:357:22Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:033.84:393.610:380.611:000.86:337:23Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:013.85:353.811:260.511:500.66:327:24Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:563.96:244.012:100.36:307:25Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:444.07:074.212:350.412:500.26:287:26Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:274.17:464.41:190.31:300.16:277:27Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:064.28:214.62:020.12:090.06:257:29New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:434.28:544.72:440.02:480.06:247:30New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:194.29:254.73:25-0.13:250.16:227:31New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:554.19:574.74:04-0.14:010.16:217:32New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:333.910:334.64:420.04:360.26:197:33Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:163.811:164.65:200.15:120.36:177:34Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:063.86:010.25:530.46:167:35Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:084.51:043.86:500.36:460.56:147:36First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:094.42:033.97:520.47:560.66:137:37First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:124.43:034.09:020.49:160.66:117:38First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:164.44:054.310:070.210:280.36:107:39First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:224.45:094.611:050.011:310.06:097:40Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:294.56:095.011:59-0.36:077:41Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:314.77:045.312:28-0.312:50-0.56:067:42Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:264.87:545.51:23-0.51:41-0.66:047:43Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:174.98:425.62:17-0.62:31-0.66:037:44Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:064.89:295.53:08-0.73:20-0.56:027:45Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:564.610:175.33:58-0.64:07-0.36:007:46Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:474.411:065.04:44-0.54:520.05:597:47Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:404.211:574.75:30-0.25:370.35:587:48Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:344.06:160.16:240.65:567:49Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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