Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : 10:51 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4m at 3:56 pm (4.9 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 - May 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:283.910:394.64:300.14:270.55:557:50Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:123.711:204.45:080.25:030.75:547:51Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:593.65:460.45:390.95:527:52Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:044.212:493.56:260.66:191.15:517:53Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:534.01:393.57:130.87:101.35:507:54Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:423.92:263.68:070.88:191.35:497:55Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:313.93:143.79:060.89:311.35:487:56Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:233.94:043.910:010.710:341.05:467:57Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:193.94:574.210:510.511:290.75:457:58Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:194.05:504.611:380.35:447:59Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:164.16:395.012:210.412:240.15:438:00Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:084.37:265.31:120.11:110.05:428:01New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:574.48:135.52:03-0.22:00-0.25:418:02New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:474.59:015.62:56-0.42:52-0.25:408:03New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:384.59:525.63:47-0.53:44-0.25:398:04New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:334.510:475.44:37-0.54:35-0.25:388:05Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:334.411:465.25:28-0.45:280.05:378:06Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:344.46:20-0.26:250.35:368:07Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:485.01:354.47:18-0.17:280.55:368:08First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:474.72:324.58:190.18:380.65:358:09First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:444.53:274.59:190.29:460.75:348:10First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:404.34:224.610:150.210:470.65:338:11Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:374.15:184.711:060.211:410.55:338:12Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:354.06:094.811:520.35:328:13Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:294.06:565.012:310.412:360.35:318:13Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:174.07:385.01:170.31:180.45:318:14Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:014.08:175.02:020.22:000.45:308:15Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:434.08:565.02:460.22:420.55:298:16Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:244.09:344.83:280.23:240.65:298:17Full Moon29Wed
30Thu10:053.910:124.74:080.24:030.75:288:17Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:483.810:514.54:460.34:410.85:288:18Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 7:23 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 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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