Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : 9:44 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 02m at 2:58 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:33 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Feb 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:113.72:483.19:140.69:040.37:045:14First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:133.93:563.210:150.310:080.17:035:15Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed4:204.15:023.411:100.011:06-0.27:025:16Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:224.55:593.812:01-0.47:015:17Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:174.86:504.212:01-0.512:52-0.77:005:19Full Moon5Fri
6Sat7:075.07:394.512:56-0.81:41-1.06:595:20Full Moon6Sat
7Sun7:565.18:284.71:50-1.02:29-1.26:585:21Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:455.19:184.92:42-1.13:15-1.36:575:22Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:354.910:104.83:32-1.14:00-1.26:565:24Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:284.611:054.74:22-0.94:46-1.06:555:25Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu11:244.35:14-0.65:35-0.76:535:26Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:014.612:223.96:12-0.36:30-0.36:525:27Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:574.41:193.77:170.07:330.06:515:28Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:534.22:173.48:260.28:390.26:505:30Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:514.03:193.39:310.29:420.26:485:31Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue3:533.94:243.310:290.110:390.26:475:32Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed4:544.05:233.411:200.011:290.16:465:33Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:474.16:123.612:05-0.16:445:34Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:324.26:553.812:150.012:48-0.26:435:35New Moon19Fri
20Sat7:124.37:334.01:00-0.11:28-0.36:425:37New Moon20Sat
21Sun7:504.38:104.11:42-0.22:06-0.46:405:38New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:264.28:454.12:22-0.22:41-0.46:395:39New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:014.19:194.13:00-0.23:15-0.36:375:40Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed9:363.99:514.03:36-0.13:46-0.26:365:41Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:113.710:233.94:110.04:16-0.16:355:42Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:483.510:593.94:440.24:450.16:335:44Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:313.411:423.85:210.45:180.26:325:45First Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:213.26:090.56:020.46:305:46First Quarter28Sun
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 6:21 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Highlands, NJ in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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