Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : 10:00 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 00m at 3:43 am (3.6 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 - Jan 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:163.712:143.86:060.56:390.27:184:40Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:063.81:103.77:150.57:420.27:194:40Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:594.02:103.78:290.48:470.07:194:41Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:584.23:163.79:380.29:49-0.27:194:42Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:014.54:263.810:39-0.210:48-0.47:194:43Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:054.85:314.011:36-0.511:44-0.77:194:44Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:025.16:294.312:32-0.87:194:45New Moon7Sat
8Sun6:565.47:234.512:40-0.91:26-1.17:184:46New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:485.48:164.61:36-1.02:19-1.27:184:47New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:395.49:094.62:30-1.03:09-1.37:184:48New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:315.210:044.53:22-0.93:57-1.27:184:49Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:244.910:594.44:12-0.74:43-1.07:184:50Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:184.611:534.25:02-0.45:31-0.77:174:51Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:124.25:56-0.16:21-0.47:174:52First Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:464.11:043.96:550.27:15-0.17:164:53First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:373.91:553.67:590.48:110.17:164:54First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:273.82:473.49:010.49:060.27:164:56First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:193.83:433.39:580.49:570.27:154:57Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:143.84:413.310:480.310:450.27:154:58Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:073.95:343.411:350.111:300.17:144:59Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:554.16:213.512:190.07:135:00Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:374.27:033.712:150.01:02-0.27:135:01Full Moon22Sun
23Mon7:154.37:433.812:59-0.11:44-0.37:125:03Full Moon23Mon
24Tue7:514.38:213.81:42-0.22:24-0.47:115:04Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:264.38:583.82:23-0.23:01-0.47:115:05Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:594.39:343.83:02-0.23:36-0.47:105:06Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:344.210:123.83:39-0.24:09-0.47:095:07Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:124.010:543.84:16-0.14:43-0.37:085:09Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:573.911:423.94:560.05:19-0.27:075:10Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:493.85:440.16:04-0.17:075:11Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:344.012:473.66:470.27:040.07:065:12Third Quarter31Tue
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 6:51 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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