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 29m at 10:52 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:504.41:283.97:060.47:170.95:557:50Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:424.22:193.88:000.68:191.15:547:51Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:324.03:093.88:570.79:241.25:527:52Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:233.93:593.99:510.710:231.15:517:53Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:153.84:524.010:410.711:160.95:507:54Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:103.85:424.211:260.65:497:55Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:033.96:294.412:030.712:080.45:487:56Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu6:514.07:104.612:480.512:500.45:477:57Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri7:344.17:474.81:330.31:310.35:457:58New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:144.18:225.02:170.22:120.35:447:59New Moon10Sat
11Sun8:534.28:585.03:010.02:540.25:438:00New Moon11Sun
12Mon9:334.19:355.13:440.03:360.25:428:01New Moon12Mon
13Tue10:164.110:165.04:25-0.14:180.35:418:02Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:044.111:044.95:070.05:000.35:408:03Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:574.111:594.85:510.05:470.45:398:04Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:554.26:390.16:420.55:388:05Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat1:004.71:534.37:360.27:490.65:378:06First Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:004.62:494.58:380.29:030.65:378:07First Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:004.53:474.79:400.110:120.45:368:08First Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:014.44:474.910:390.011:150.25:358:09Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:064.45:475.211:33-0.15:348:10Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu6:094.46:425.412:120.012:25-0.25:338:11Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:064.57:335.51:06-0.21:16-0.25:338:12Full Moon23Fri
24Sat7:584.68:215.61:59-0.32:06-0.25:328:12Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:474.59:075.52:50-0.42:56-0.15:318:13Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:364.59:535.33:39-0.33:440.15:318:14Full Moon26Mon
27Tue10:254.310:405.04:24-0.24:290.35:308:15Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:154.211:284.75:07-0.15:120.55:298:16Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:064.15:490.15:550.85:298:17Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:174.512:574.06:320.46:421.05:288:17Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat1:064.21:464.07:170.67:371.25:288:18Third Quarter31Sat
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 2:02 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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