Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 8m at 8:36 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:124.23:023.89:110.49:220.45:396:20First Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:204.34:084.210:110.110:270.05:376:21Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:294.55:104.611:05-0.311:26-0.35:356:22Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:314.77:055.012:56-0.66:347:23Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:264.97:565.41:22-0.61:46-0.86:327:24Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:185.08:455.62:16-0.82:36-0.96:317:25Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:085.09:335.63:09-0.93:25-0.86:297:26Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:584.810:235.44:00-0.94:13-0.76:277:27Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:514.611:155.14:49-0.74:59-0.46:267:28Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:464.35:37-0.55:460.06:247:29Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:094.812:434.06:27-0.16:370.46:237:30Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon1:044.51:403.87:230.27:350.76:217:31Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:594.22:343.78:230.58:410.96:207:32Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:534.03:283.79:250.69:471.06:187:33Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:473.94:233.710:210.610:460.96:167:34Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:433.85:183.911:100.511:370.76:157:35Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:383.96:084.111:530.46:137:36Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun6:284.06:524.312:230.512:340.36:127:37Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:134.17:324.51:070.41:130.26:117:38Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:534.18:074.71:490.21:530.26:097:39New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:314.28:414.82:320.12:320.26:087:41New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:084.19:134.83:130.03:100.26:067:42New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:454.09:454.83:530.03:470.26:057:43New Moon23Fri
24Sat10:233.910:194.74:310.14:230.36:037:44Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:043.811:004.65:090.14:590.46:027:45Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:533.811:504.65:490.25:390.56:017:46Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:483.86:350.46:280.65:597:47Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:494.51:463.97:310.47:330.75:587:48First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:514.42:444.18:370.48:520.75:577:49First Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:534.43:434.39:420.310:050.55:557:50First Quarter30Fri
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 11:47 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 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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