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 42m at 9:39 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:504.64:084.010:160.310:300.06:594:30Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:464.75:053.911:090.211:170.07:004:30Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:364.85:573.911:570.07:014:29Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:214.96:433.912:010.012:440.07:024:29New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:034.97:263.912:440.11:29-0.17:034:29New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:424.88:073.91:270.22:12-0.17:044:29New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:214.78:483.82:090.22:53-0.17:054:29New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:004.69:303.72:500.33:310.07:064:29Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:394.410:133.63:280.44:080.17:064:29Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:204.210:593.54:050.64:440.27:074:29Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:034.011:453.54:420.75:210.37:084:29Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:473.85:230.96:020.47:094:29First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:303.512:343.76:131.06:480.57:104:29First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:143.61:213.67:191.07:420.57:104:30First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:593.82:123.58:300.98:380.47:114:30First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:484.03:103.59:340.79:330.37:124:30Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:434.24:143.610:310.410:260.17:124:30Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:424.55:163.711:250.111:19-0.17:134:31Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:384.96:123.912:18-0.27:144:31Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:305.27:044.112:12-0.31:12-0.57:144:32Full Moon20Fri
21Sat7:215.37:564.31:06-0.52:04-0.77:154:32Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:125.48:494.32:01-0.62:55-0.97:154:33Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:055.39:444.42:55-0.73:44-0.97:164:33Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:005.110:424.43:48-0.64:33-0.87:164:34Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:564.811:414.44:41-0.45:22-0.77:174:34Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:544.55:37-0.26:15-0.57:174:35Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:374.412:504.26:390.17:12-0.27:174:36Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:324.31:453.97:470.38:11-0.17:184:36Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:254.32:403.68:530.39:080.07:184:37Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:204.23:393.49:530.310:010.17:184:38Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:164.24:403.410:480.210:500.17:184:38Waning Crescent31Tue
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 12:47 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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