Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 10:00 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 56m at 3:43 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Feb 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:314.11:483.68:030.28:160.07:055:13Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:314.22:553.69:150.19:27-0.27:045:15Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:384.44:073.710:20-0.210:31-0.47:035:16Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:454.65:153.911:19-0.511:30-0.67:025:17Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:474.96:154.212:14-0.87:015:18Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:425.17:094.512:27-0.81:08-1.17:005:19New Moon6Mon
7Tue7:335.28:004.61:22-1.01:59-1.26:595:21New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:225.28:504.72:15-1.02:47-1.36:575:22New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:115.09:394.63:05-1.03:32-1.26:565:23Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:004.710:294.43:52-0.84:15-1.06:555:24Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:504.411:194.24:38-0.54:58-0.76:545:26Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:404.05:25-0.25:41-0.36:535:27Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:094.012:313.76:170.16:290.06:515:28First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:573.91:213.57:160.47:220.36:505:29First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:463.72:123.38:190.58:210.56:495:30First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:373.63:073.29:190.59:190.56:485:32First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:323.64:063.210:140.410:130.46:465:33Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:303.75:033.311:030.311:020.36:455:34Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:233.85:533.511:480.111:490.16:445:35Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:094.06:373.712:32-0.16:425:36Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:504.27:173.912:34-0.11:13-0.36:415:37Full Moon21Tue
22Wed7:274.37:544.11:18-0.21:54-0.46:395:39Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:024.48:304.22:01-0.32:32-0.56:385:40Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:374.49:054.22:42-0.43:08-0.56:375:41Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:144.39:434.33:22-0.43:43-0.56:355:42Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:544.210:264.34:01-0.44:18-0.46:345:43Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:414.011:164.34:43-0.34:56-0.36:325:44Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:353.95:31-0.15:42-0.16:315:45Third Quarter28Tue
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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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