Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : 7:01 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 10m at 1:05 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Nov 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:554.13:104.29:091.09:500.66:264:52Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun3:504.24:064.210:040.910:360.56:274:51Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:434.34:584.210:530.711:170.46:284:50Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:304.55:454.311:370.511:560.36:294:49Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:124.76:264.312:200.46:304:48Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:504.87:054.312:340.31:020.36:314:47New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:264.97:424.31:130.21:440.26:334:46New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:004.98:174.21:510.32:250.26:344:45New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:334.88:534.12:280.33:040.26:354:44New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:064.79:293.93:030.43:420.26:364:43Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:404.610:103.83:370.64:200.36:374:42Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:214.511:003.74:110.75:000.46:384:41Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:134.411:573.74:500.85:480.56:404:40Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:124.45:400.96:470.66:414:39First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:563.81:134.46:530.97:530.56:424:38First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:544.02:134.48:140.88:560.36:434:37First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:544.33:174.59:250.59:530.06:444:37Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:564.64:224.610:270.210:46-0.36:454:36Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:575.05:224.811:24-0.211:37-0.66:474:35Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:525.46:184.912:18-0.56:484:35Full Moon20Thu
21Fri6:435.67:105.012:28-0.71:12-0.76:494:34Full Moon21Fri
22Sat7:335.78:014.91:20-0.82:06-0.76:504:33Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:225.78:534.82:11-0.72:57-0.76:514:33Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:125.59:474.63:01-0.53:47-0.66:524:32Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:045.210:434.33:49-0.34:35-0.46:534:32Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:594.811:414.14:370.15:25-0.16:544:31Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:544.55:280.46:190.26:554:31Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:374.012:484.26:250.77:170.46:564:31Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:303.91:404.07:280.98:150.56:584:30Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:213.92:313.88:320.99:070.56:594:30Third 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 4:03 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 32% 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 (32% 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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