Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 4h 02m at 4:29 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:223.76:454.712:230.712:210.85:538:11Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:113.97:284.81:080.51:060.75:548:10Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:554.08:084.91:520.41:510.75:558:09Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:354.18:464.92:350.32:350.65:568:07Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:134.29:224.93:160.23:180.65:578:06Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:514.29:584.83:550.13:580.65:578:05Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:274.210:354.74:310.14:360.65:588:04Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:064.311:154.65:050.25:150.65:598:03Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:484.45:400.25:560.76:008:01Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:014.512:364.56:170.36:450.86:018:00Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:544.31:284.67:010.47:480.96:027:59Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:504.22:224.77:560.59:020.96:037:58Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:494.13:204.99:030.510:140.76:047:56Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:534.14:245.010:120.411:180.56:057:55Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:034.15:325.211:160.36:067:54Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:114.46:365.412:170.212:160.16:077:52Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:114.67:325.61:12-0.11:14-0.16:087:51New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:054.98:245.72:06-0.32:10-0.26:097:49New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:575.09:135.62:57-0.53:05-0.26:107:48New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:475.110:025.43:46-0.53:56-0.26:117:47New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:375.110:515.14:31-0.44:440.06:127:45Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:275.011:414.85:14-0.25:310.26:137:44Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:184.85:560.06:180.56:147:42Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:324.51:074.76:380.47:090.86:157:41First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:224.21:564.57:240.78:061.06:167:39First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:123.92:434.48:171.09:081.16:177:38First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:023.73:324.39:141.110:081.16:187:36First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:563.64:254.310:111.211:031.06:197:35Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:543.65:214.411:051.111:520.86:207:33Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:523.76:144.511:541.06:217:31Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:433.97:004.712:370.712:410.86:227:30Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 7:34 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 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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