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 5h 53m at 9:07 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:593.92:434.38:130.89:121.15:528:11First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:513.83:334.59:160.810:180.95:538:10First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:503.84:314.710:190.711:170.65:548:09Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:573.95:345.011:190.55:558:08Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:034.26:335.312:120.312:150.25:568:07Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:024.57:275.61:060.01:110.05:578:05Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:554.88:185.81:58-0.32:07-0.25:588:04Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:475.09:095.82:50-0.63:03-0.45:598:03Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:405.210:015.73:40-0.73:56-0.46:008:02Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:335.210:555.54:29-0.84:48-0.46:018:01Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:295.211:505.35:16-0.75:40-0.26:027:59Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:255.26:04-0.56:350.16:037:58Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:474.91:225.06:55-0.27:360.46:047:57Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:444.62:164.97:510.28:420.66:057:55Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:394.43:104.88:510.49:470.76:067:54Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:354.24:054.79:510.610:470.76:077:53Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:334.05:024.610:470.711:410.66:087:51Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:334.05:584.611:390.66:097:50Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:284.16:484.712:290.512:270.66:107:48Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:164.27:314.81:140.41:120.56:117:47New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:594.48:114.91:560.31:560.56:127:45New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:394.58:494.92:370.32:390.46:137:44New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:184.59:254.83:160.23:210.46:147:43New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:554.59:594.63:530.24:010.56:157:41New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:324.510:334.54:270.34:380.66:167:40Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:094.411:084.34:590.45:140.76:177:38Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:464.411:474.15:290.55:510.86:187:36Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:274.46:000.76:320.96:197:35Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:334.01:134.46:360.87:261.06:197:33First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:263.92:034.57:250.98:351.16:207:32First Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:233.92:594.68:350.99:470.96:217:30First Quarter31Fri
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 12:17 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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