Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : 12:44 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 03m at 6:44 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:36 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Feb 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:054.710:374.33:55-0.74:23-1.07:055:13Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:554.411:284.24:43-0.55:05-0.77:045:14Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:454.05:32-0.15:48-0.37:035:16Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:174.112:363.76:250.26:350.07:025:17First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:053.91:263.47:260.47:270.37:015:18First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:533.82:173.18:310.68:250.57:005:19First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:433.63:143.09:330.69:230.66:595:20First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:403.64:162.910:290.510:170.56:585:22Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:403.75:153.111:180.311:080.46:565:23Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:353.86:063.212:040.26:555:24Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:214.06:503.412:470.06:545:25Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:014.17:293.612:400.11:29-0.26:535:26Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:374.28:063.71:250.02:08-0.36:525:28Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:114.38:413.82:07-0.12:44-0.46:505:29Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:444.29:153.92:46-0.23:18-0.46:495:30Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:184.19:504.03:24-0.23:49-0.36:485:31Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:544.010:294.04:02-0.14:19-0.36:475:32Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:363.811:134.14:41-0.14:51-0.26:455:34Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:263.65:260.15:290.06:445:35Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:054.112:243.46:240.36:210.16:425:36Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:024.11:263.37:390.47:350.36:415:37Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:054.22:343.28:580.38:580.26:405:38Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:144.23:503.310:070.110:110.06:385:39Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:284.45:033.611:08-0.211:14-0.26:375:41Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:344.66:054.012:03-0.56:355:42Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:304.96:584.312:13-0.512:54-0.86:345:43New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:205.07:474.61:08-0.71:43-0.96:325:44New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:075.08:334.72:00-0.82:29-1.06:315:45New Moon28Sat
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 9:44 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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