Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : 10:01 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 28m at 3:28 pm (4.5 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 - Nov 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:515.38:104.71:450.02:22-0.26:254:53New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:325.48:564.62:29-0.13:09-0.26:264:52Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:185.49:474.53:130.03:55-0.26:274:51Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:115.210:454.33:590.14:44-0.16:294:50Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:105.111:484.34:480.25:380.16:304:48Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:124.95:470.46:390.26:314:47First Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:514.31:144.86:570.67:460.26:324:46First Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:524.42:144.78:110.68:500.16:334:45First Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:524.53:154.69:200.59:480.06:344:44Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:544.74:174.610:200.310:40-0.16:364:43Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:524.95:154.611:150.111:29-0.26:374:42Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:455.16:074.712:05-0.16:384:41Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:325.26:544.712:15-0.312:54-0.26:394:40Full Moon13Mon
14Tue7:155.37:384.61:00-0.21:41-0.26:404:40Full Moon14Tue
15Wed7:565.28:224.51:44-0.12:26-0.26:414:39Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:365.09:054.32:260.03:09-0.16:434:38Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:164.89:514.13:060.23:490.16:444:37Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:584.610:383.93:450.44:290.36:454:36Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:424.311:293.84:230.65:090.56:464:36Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:294.15:030.85:530.66:474:35Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:203.712:184.05:501.06:440.86:484:34Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:093.71:073.86:481.27:410.86:494:34Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:563.71:553.87:561.28:370.76:514:33Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:443.82:463.88:591.09:280.66:524:33Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:354.03:423.89:550.810:150.46:534:32Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:264.34:393.910:470.511:010.26:544:32Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:154.65:314.111:360.211:450.06:554:31Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:014.96:204.312:24-0.16:564:31New Moon28Tue
29Wed6:455.27:064.412:31-0.21:14-0.46:574:30New Moon29Wed
30Thu7:295.47:534.51:19-0.32:03-0.66:584:30New Moon30Thu
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 6:44 pm — 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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