Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 3h 52m at 4:29 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 10:39 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Jan 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:254.24:493.411:010.111:010.07:184:40Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:204.55:463.611:52-0.211:52-0.27:184:40Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:114.86:363.912:42-0.57:184:41New Moon3Tue
4Wed6:595.17:254.112:43-0.41:32-0.77:184:42New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:465.28:144.31:36-0.62:22-1.07:184:43New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:355.29:054.42:28-0.83:09-1.17:184:44New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:265.19:584.53:19-0.83:55-1.17:184:45Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:194.910:544.54:09-0.74:41-1.07:184:46Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:154.611:524.45:02-0.55:30-0.87:184:47Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:124.36:00-0.26:24-0.67:184:48First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:494.41:094.07:050.07:23-0.37:184:49First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:444.32:063.88:150.18:25-0.27:174:50First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:414.23:053.69:210.19:26-0.17:174:51Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:404.24:083.510:220.110:22-0.17:174:52Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:414.25:103.511:15-0.111:13-0.17:164:53Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:364.36:033.612:05-0.27:164:54Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:244.46:503.712:01-0.112:51-0.37:154:56Full Moon17Tue
18Wed7:064.47:333.812:48-0.21:35-0.47:154:57Full Moon18Wed
19Thu7:464.48:143.91:32-0.22:16-0.47:144:58Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:244.38:543.92:15-0.22:54-0.47:144:59Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:014.29:333.82:55-0.23:29-0.47:135:00Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:374.010:123.83:33-0.14:02-0.37:125:01Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:133.810:523.74:090.14:33-0.17:125:03Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:493.611:323.64:450.25:040.07:115:04Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:303.45:240.45:360.27:105:05Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:143.612:153.36:100.56:160.37:105:06Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:573.61:053.27:120.67:130.47:095:07Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:453.72:003.18:240.68:230.47:085:09Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:403.83:043.19:310.49:320.27:075:10Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:444.04:143.310:310.110:330.07:065:11Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:494.35:193.611:26-0.311:30-0.37:055:12Waning 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 7:34 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Highlands, NJ in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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