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 3h 13m 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 - Jan 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:305.07:554.21:15-0.51:57-0.77:184:39New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:154.98:424.12:04-0.42:43-0.77:194:40New Moon2Fri
3Sat8:594.79:274.02:50-0.33:25-0.67:194:41Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:424.510:133.93:33-0.24:04-0.57:194:42Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:274.211:003.84:140.04:41-0.37:194:43Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:134.011:463.74:550.25:19-0.17:194:44Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:593.75:380.55:590.17:194:44First Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:323.612:453.56:290.76:450.37:184:45First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:173.61:323.37:300.87:380.47:184:46First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:023.62:213.28:340.88:340.47:184:47First Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:503.63:163.19:340.79:300.47:184:48Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon3:433.84:153.210:280.410:220.27:184:50Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue4:394.05:123.311:170.211:110.17:174:51Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed5:304.26:033.512:05-0.17:174:52Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:174.56:483.812:52-0.37:174:53Full Moon15Thu
16Fri7:004.77:324.012:47-0.41:38-0.67:164:54Full Moon16Fri
17Sat7:434.98:164.21:36-0.52:23-0.87:164:55Full Moon17Sat
18Sun8:274.99:024.32:25-0.73:07-0.97:154:56Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:144.99:514.43:13-0.73:50-0.97:154:57Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:034.710:444.44:00-0.74:33-0.97:144:58Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed10:584.511:404.44:50-0.65:19-0.77:145:00Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:554.25:45-0.36:12-0.57:135:01Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:374.412:544.06:49-0.17:13-0.37:125:02Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:344.41:533.78:000.08:18-0.27:125:03Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:334.32:553.69:090.09:23-0.27:115:04Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:354.34:013.510:12-0.110:23-0.27:105:05Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:384.45:063.611:09-0.211:18-0.37:105:07Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:364.56:033.812:01-0.47:095:08Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:274.66:523.912:09-0.312:49-0.57:085:09New Moon29Thu
30Fri7:124.67:374.012:58-0.41:35-0.67:075:10New Moon30Fri
31Sat7:554.68:194.11:45-0.42:18-0.67:065:12New Moon31Sat
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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