Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : 10:52 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 07m at 4:39 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 - Dec 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:075.46:304.512:32-0.56:594:30New Moon1Mon
2Tue6:575.57:214.512:40-0.51:24-0.67:004:30New Moon2Tue
3Wed7:455.58:114.51:31-0.52:15-0.67:014:29New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:325.39:004.32:21-0.43:03-0.67:024:29New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:205.19:514.23:09-0.23:48-0.47:034:29Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:084.810:434.03:540.04:31-0.27:044:29Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:584.411:353.94:380.35:150.07:054:29Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:494.25:250.66:000.37:054:29First Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:263.812:393.96:170.86:490.47:064:29First Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:153.71:273.77:181.07:420.57:074:29First Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:013.82:153.68:211.08:340.67:084:29First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:493.83:073.59:200.99:250.57:094:29Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:403.94:023.410:130.710:120.47:104:29Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:314.14:573.511:020.510:570.37:104:30Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:194.35:473.611:480.311:410.27:114:30Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:034.56:313.712:330.17:124:30Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:434.67:133.812:250.11:18-0.17:124:30Full Moon17Wed
18Thu7:214.87:543.91:100.02:03-0.37:134:31Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:004.98:364.01:56-0.12:47-0.47:144:31Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:414.99:214.02:41-0.23:28-0.57:144:32Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:264.810:104.03:25-0.24:10-0.57:154:32Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:164.711:044.14:11-0.24:53-0.47:154:33Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:114.55:01-0.15:40-0.37:164:33Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:014.212:104.35:580.16:35-0.27:164:34Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:574.31:084.17:060.27:36-0.27:174:34Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:544.42:073.98:180.28:39-0.27:174:35Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:524.53:103.89:260.19:40-0.37:174:35Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun3:534.64:163.810:27-0.110:37-0.37:184:36Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon4:554.85:203.911:24-0.311:31-0.47:184:37Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:514.96:164.012:17-0.57:184:38Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed6:415.07:074.112:23-0.51:08-0.67:184:38New Moon31Wed
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 7:45 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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