Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 1h 19m at 10:51 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:26 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Dec 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:305.57:014.412:11-0.41:08-0.56:594:30Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:215.67:544.51:05-0.52:02-0.67:004:30Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:125.68:484.41:59-0.62:55-0.77:014:29Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:065.49:454.42:54-0.53:46-0.77:024:29Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:025.210:454.33:47-0.34:37-0.57:034:29Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:014.911:454.24:40-0.15:29-0.37:044:29Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:004.55:360.26:24-0.17:054:29Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:434.212:564.36:390.57:230.17:064:29Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:374.21:494.07:460.68:200.27:074:29Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:294.22:413.78:510.69:130.37:074:29Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:224.23:363.69:490.610:010.37:084:29Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:144.24:333.510:400.410:450.37:094:29Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:044.35:253.511:270.311:270.37:104:29Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:504.56:123.612:110.27:114:30Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:314.56:543.612:080.312:550.17:114:30New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:104.67:353.612:500.31:380.07:124:30New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:484.68:143.61:320.32:190.07:134:31New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:244.58:523.62:140.32:59-0.17:134:31New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:594.49:313.52:530.33:36-0.17:144:31Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:354.310:103.53:300.44:110.07:144:32Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:124.210:523.54:050.54:460.07:154:32Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:554.011:383.64:420.55:220.17:154:33Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:443.95:260.66:030.17:164:33First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:263.712:363.86:230.76:530.27:164:34First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:163.91:323.77:380.77:530.17:174:34First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:094.12:313.68:520.58:550.07:174:35First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:084.43:383.69:590.29:57-0.27:174:36Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:134.64:473.711:00-0.110:55-0.37:184:36Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:164.95:503.911:57-0.411:53-0.57:184:37Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:155.16:474.112:53-0.67:184:38Full Moon30Sun
31Mon7:095.37:424.312:50-0.71:48-0.87:184:39Full Moon31Mon
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 1:38 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 Waning Crescent (30% 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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