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 4h 34m 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 - Aug 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:034.07:194.71:020.512:560.65:538:11Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:474.27:594.81:450.41:400.55:548:10New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:284.38:374.92:270.32:250.55:558:09New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:084.39:124.83:080.23:070.55:568:07New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:464.39:464.73:460.23:480.55:568:06New Moon5Sat
6Sun10:234.310:204.64:220.24:270.55:578:05Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:004.310:554.54:550.25:040.65:588:04Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:394.311:364.45:270.35:420.75:598:03Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:224.46:000.46:250.86:008:01Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:244.21:114.56:380.57:190.96:018:00First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:194.12:034.67:280.68:280.96:027:59First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:174.12:594.88:350.69:410.86:037:58First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:194.14:004.99:470.510:470.56:047:56Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:284.15:075.110:540.411:470.26:057:55Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:384.36:115.411:560.16:067:54Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:424.67:095.612:43-0.112:54-0.16:077:52Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:395.08:035.81:37-0.41:51-0.36:087:51Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:315.28:545.82:30-0.62:46-0.46:097:49Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:235.39:445.73:20-0.73:40-0.46:107:48Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:145.310:355.44:08-0.74:30-0.36:117:47Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:065.211:275.14:54-0.55:19-0.16:127:45Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:585.05:38-0.36:080.26:137:44Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:204.812:514.96:230.17:010.56:147:42Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:134.51:424.77:120.48:000.86:157:41Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:054.22:324.58:050.79:021.06:167:39Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:574.03:224.49:030.910:031.06:177:38Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:503.94:144.310:011.010:580.96:187:36Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:463.85:104.410:551.011:460.86:197:35Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:433.96:034.511:440.96:207:33Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:354.16:504.612:310.612:300.76:217:31Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:204.37:324.71:130.51:150.66:227:30Waning Crescent31Thu
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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