Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : 9:01 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 28m at 2:41 pm (4.5 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 - Jun 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:334.110:435.04:430.04:390.45:278:19Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:224.111:334.95:240.05:210.55:278:20Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:174.16:090.16:100.65:268:21Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:294.81:144.26:590.17:090.75:268:22Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:284.72:114.47:570.28:210.75:268:22Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:274.63:074.68:590.29:340.65:258:23Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:264.64:064.89:590.110:410.45:258:23Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:284.55:075.010:56-0.111:410.25:258:24Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:334.56:075.311:50-0.25:258:25Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:334.67:015.512:37-0.112:42-0.35:258:25Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:294.77:525.61:31-0.21:34-0.35:258:26New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:214.78:395.62:24-0.42:25-0.25:258:26New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:114.79:265.43:15-0.43:15-0.15:258:26New Moon13Fri
14Sat10:014.610:145.24:04-0.44:030.15:258:27Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:524.411:015.04:49-0.24:480.35:258:27Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:444.311:514.75:320.05:320.55:258:28Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:364.26:160.26:180.85:258:28Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:404.41:264.17:010.47:081.05:258:28First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:294.22:144.17:490.68:051.25:258:29First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:164.03:004.18:400.79:061.25:258:29First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:023.93:464.29:320.810:051.15:258:29First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:513.84:354.310:210.810:591.05:268:29Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:453.75:254.411:080.711:480.85:268:29Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:413.86:144.611:520.65:268:30Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:333.96:584.812:360.612:360.55:278:30Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:204.07:395.01:220.41:210.45:278:30Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:044.18:195.22:090.22:060.45:278:30Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:464.29:005.32:550.02:530.35:288:30Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:304.39:435.33:41-0.13:400.25:288:30Full Moon29Sun
30Mon10:164.310:305.24:24-0.24:260.25:298:30Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 5:51 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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