Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 6h 08m at 10:57 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:39 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Sep 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:094.32:435.08:210.59:170.66:237:27First Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:094.23:434.99:310.610:230.56:247:26First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:124.24:454.910:360.611:210.46:257:24Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:174.25:464.911:340.56:267:23Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:174.46:405.012:130.312:270.46:277:21Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:084.67:285.01:000.21:160.36:287:19Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:534.88:105.01:440.12:020.36:297:18Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:334.98:505.02:260.12:470.36:307:16Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:124.99:294.83:060.13:290.36:317:14Full Moon9Thu
10Fri9:504.810:084.63:440.24:090.46:327:13Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:274.710:484.44:190.34:470.56:337:11Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:054.611:294.24:520.45:240.76:347:09Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:444.55:250.66:020.96:357:08Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:144.012:264.35:590.86:451.16:367:06Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:033.81:124.26:371.07:401.26:367:04Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:533.72:014.27:281.28:471.36:377:03Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:443.72:534.38:371.39:521.26:387:01Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:393.73:504.49:481.210:490.96:396:59Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:383.94:514.510:500.911:390.66:406:58Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:374.25:524.811:460.66:416:56Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:304.66:455.112:270.312:380.26:426:54Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:195.17:345.31:130.01:30-0.16:436:53New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:055.48:225.42:00-0.32:22-0.36:446:51New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:525.79:105.42:47-0.43:14-0.46:456:49New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:405.810:005.23:35-0.54:06-0.56:466:48Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:315.710:555.04:22-0.54:56-0.46:476:46Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:265.611:534.85:10-0.35:48-0.16:486:44Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:255.36:000.06:450.26:496:43Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:554.51:265.16:570.47:490.46:506:41First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:574.42:264.98:040.68:560.66:516:39First Quarter30Thu
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 1:48 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 71% 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 (71% 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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