Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 56m at 9:01 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:52 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Feb 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:044.48:323.91:52-0.32:33-0.57:055:13Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:424.39:123.92:34-0.33:11-0.47:045:14Full Moon2Sat
3Sun9:204.29:523.83:13-0.23:46-0.47:035:15Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:574.010:333.73:51-0.14:19-0.27:025:16Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:353.811:143.64:270.14:52-0.17:015:18Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:153.611:563.65:040.35:240.17:005:19Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:573.45:460.46:010.36:595:20Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:393.612:433.36:380.66:480.46:585:21Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:233.61:333.27:440.67:510.56:575:23Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:113.72:293.18:540.68:580.46:565:24Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:083.83:353.29:560.310:000.26:545:25Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:124.04:423.410:530.010:57-0.16:535:26Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:134.45:423.711:45-0.311:51-0.46:525:27Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:084.76:344.112:37-0.76:515:29Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:585.07:244.412:45-0.71:27-1.06:505:30New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:475.28:134.61:39-0.92:16-1.26:485:31New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:365.29:034.82:31-1.13:03-1.36:475:32New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:275.19:554.83:22-1.13:50-1.36:465:33Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:204.910:504.74:12-1.04:36-1.16:445:34Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:154.611:464.65:04-0.75:24-0.86:435:36Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:124.26:00-0.46:17-0.56:415:37First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:434.41:093.97:04-0.17:18-0.26:405:38First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:394.22:073.78:130.18:220.16:395:39First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:364.13:073.59:200.29:250.26:375:40First Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:374.04:103.510:190.110:220.16:365:41Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:384.05:103.611:120.011:140.16:345:43Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:344.16:023.711:59-0.16:335:44Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:214.26:463.912:010.012:43-0.26:315:45Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:024.37:274.112:46-0.11:24-0.36:305:46Full Moon29Fri
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 11:56 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Highlands, NJ in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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