Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 19m at 10:01 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Apr 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:594.52:354.08:390.19:010.35:396:20Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:044.43:414.19:430.010:070.15:386:21Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:104.54:454.310:41-0.211:05-0.15:366:22Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:124.65:434.611:32-0.411:59-0.35:346:23Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:074.76:334.912:21-0.55:336:24Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:554.87:185.012:50-0.41:08-0.65:316:25New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:404.88:015.01:39-0.51:52-0.55:306:26New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:244.78:425.02:25-0.52:35-0.45:286:27New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:084.59:234.83:08-0.43:14-0.25:266:28Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:524.310:044.63:49-0.23:520.05:256:29Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:384.010:474.34:280.04:280.35:236:30Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:273.811:334.15:090.35:060.65:226:31Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:173.65:530.55:490.85:206:32First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:213.91:073.56:460.76:451.05:196:33First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:103.81:563.57:470.87:521.15:176:34First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:003.72:483.68:470.88:571.05:166:35First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:543.73:433.79:410.79:560.85:146:36Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:523.84:374.010:300.510:470.65:136:37Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:494.05:264.311:150.311:360.35:116:38Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:394.26:094.611:580.15:106:39Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:254.46:504.912:230.012:41-0.15:086:40Full Moon21Fri
22Sat7:084.67:315.21:11-0.21:25-0.25:076:41Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:524.68:135.31:59-0.42:10-0.35:056:42Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:374.68:595.42:47-0.62:55-0.35:046:43Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:274.59:495.33:34-0.63:41-0.35:036:44Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:224.410:455.14:21-0.54:28-0.15:016:45Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:224.311:455.05:12-0.35:210.15:006:46Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:244.36:10-0.16:250.34:586:47Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:464.81:244.37:140.07:370.54:576:48Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:464.63:244.39:200.19:480.55:567:49Third Quarter30Sun
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 12:52 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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