Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:10 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 31m at 10:39 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Feb 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:574.11:213.77:230.37:36-0.17:055:13First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:544.22:233.68:400.28:45-0.17:045:15First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:574.33:313.59:490.09:51-0.37:035:16Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:054.44:423.710:52-0.210:53-0.47:025:17Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:124.65:463.911:49-0.511:50-0.67:015:18Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:114.86:424.112:43-0.77:005:19Full Moon6Sat
7Sun7:035.07:344.312:46-0.71:35-0.96:595:21Full Moon7Sun
8Mon7:535.08:234.41:40-0.82:25-1.06:575:22Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:404.99:114.42:31-0.83:10-1.06:565:23Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:274.79:594.33:18-0.73:52-0.96:555:24Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:134.410:474.24:03-0.54:33-0.66:545:26Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:014.111:354.04:46-0.35:12-0.36:535:27Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:483.85:310.05:530.06:515:28Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:233.912:363.56:210.36:390.36:505:29Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:093.81:243.37:190.57:320.56:495:30Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:563.72:143.18:220.68:300.66:485:32Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:463.63:103.09:230.69:280.66:465:33Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:423.64:113.010:180.510:220.56:455:34Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:403.75:103.211:080.311:120.36:445:35Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:333.96:003.411:540.111:580.26:425:36Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:184.26:433.612:39-0.16:415:37Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:594.47:223.812:440.01:22-0.36:395:39New Moon22Mon
23Tue7:374.57:594.01:29-0.22:03-0.56:385:40New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:154.68:364.12:12-0.32:43-0.66:365:41New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:544.69:154.22:54-0.43:20-0.66:355:42Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri9:354.59:574.33:36-0.43:58-0.66:345:43Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:214.310:454.34:19-0.44:36-0.56:325:44Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:134.111:384.35:05-0.25:18-0.46:315:45Waxing Crescent28Sun
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 1:54 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Highlands, NJ in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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