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 2h 24m 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 - Jun 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:454.36:225.412:03-0.15:278:19Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:464.47:155.512:48-0.112:55-0.15:278:20Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:404.58:045.61:42-0.21:47-0.15:268:21Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:324.58:525.52:34-0.32:390.05:268:21Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:224.59:395.33:25-0.33:290.15:268:22Full Moon5Sat
6Sun10:114.410:265.14:11-0.34:160.35:268:23Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:024.311:144.84:55-0.15:010.55:258:23Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:534.25:370.05:440.75:258:24Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:034.612:434.16:190.36:300.95:258:24Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:524.31:324.17:020.57:221.15:258:25Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:404.12:174.17:490.68:211.25:258:26Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:263.93:024.18:380.79:231.35:258:26Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:133.83:474.29:290.810:211.25:258:26Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:033.74:364.310:190.811:131.05:258:27Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:593.75:264.411:070.75:258:27Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:553.76:154.612:020.811:53 AM0.65:258:28Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:463.87:004.812:490.612:390.55:258:28Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:334.07:425.01:360.31:250.45:258:28New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:174.18:235.22:230.22:120.35:258:29New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:004.29:055.33:090.03:000.25:258:29New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:454.39:495.33:54-0.13:480.25:258:29New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:344.410:375.24:37-0.24:350.25:268:29Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:264.511:305.05:20-0.25:240.25:268:29Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:214.66:04-0.26:160.35:268:30Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:264.91:164.76:53-0.17:160.55:278:30First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:244.72:114.97:480.08:230.65:278:30First Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:214.53:065.08:470.19:330.55:278:30First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:194.34:035.09:480.110:380.45:288:30First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:214.15:035.110:470.211:380.35:288:30Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:264.16:035.211:430.15:298:30Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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