Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : 9:07 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 49m at 2:52 am (3.8 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 - Sep 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:243.94:004.89:500.810:510.66:227:29Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:324.15:075.010:570.611:480.36:237:27Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:414.36:115.311:580.36:247:25Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:424.77:085.612:42-0.112:550.06:257:24Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:375.18:005.81:34-0.41:51-0.36:267:22Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:285.48:515.82:25-0.62:46-0.56:277:21Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:195.69:425.73:16-0.73:40-0.56:287:19Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:105.610:345.54:04-0.74:31-0.46:297:17Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:035.511:285.24:51-0.65:22-0.26:307:16Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:575.35:37-0.36:140.16:317:14Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:244.812:535.16:260.07:100.46:327:12Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:214.51:484.87:190.48:130.76:337:11Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:174.32:414.68:190.89:180.86:347:09Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:124.13:354.59:220.910:200.86:357:07Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:084.04:314.410:211.011:130.86:367:06Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:064.05:284.411:150.96:377:04Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:014.26:204.512:000.712:030.86:387:02Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:494.37:054.712:430.512:480.76:397:01Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:324.57:454.71:240.41:310.56:406:59New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:114.78:224.82:030.32:140.46:416:57New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:484.88:574.72:420.32:560.46:426:56New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:234.89:314.63:190.33:360.46:436:54New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:564.810:044.53:540.34:140.46:446:52Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:294.710:384.34:270.44:510.56:456:51Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:044.711:184.24:580.55:290.66:456:49Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:454.65:290.76:100.76:466:47Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:064.012:364.66:060.87:010.96:476:46First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:043.91:344.66:560.98:080.96:486:44First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:064.02:354.78:091.09:210.86:496:42First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:094.03:384.89:310.910:270.66:506:41First 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 5:59 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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