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 2h 23m 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 - Feb 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:474.76:153.912:18-0.67:045:13Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:405.07:074.312:25-0.61:09-0.97:035:15New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:305.27:574.61:20-0.91:59-1.27:025:16New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:195.28:474.82:13-1.12:47-1.37:015:17New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:095.19:384.83:05-1.13:33-1.37:005:18Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:014.910:324.73:56-1.04:19-1.26:595:19Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:564.611:274.64:46-0.85:05-0.96:585:21Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:524.25:41-0.55:56-0.66:575:22First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:234.412:483.96:42-0.16:53-0.26:565:23First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:194.21:453.67:490.17:560.06:555:24First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:144.02:433.48:570.29:000.26:545:26First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:133.93:453.39:590.210:000.26:525:27Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:153.94:473.410:530.110:530.26:515:28Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:133.95:423.511:410.011:410.16:505:29Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:034.16:283.712:25-0.16:495:30Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:454.27:103.912:26-0.11:07-0.26:475:32Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:244.27:494.01:10-0.21:46-0.36:465:33Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:004.28:264.11:52-0.22:23-0.46:455:34Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:354.29:014.12:32-0.22:58-0.36:435:35Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:094.09:364.03:10-0.23:30-0.36:425:36Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:413.810:093.93:46-0.14:00-0.16:405:37Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:153.710:443.94:200.04:280.06:395:39Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:523.511:233.84:550.24:570.26:385:40Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:373.45:360.35:320.36:365:41Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:103.812:313.36:300.56:230.46:355:42Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:043.91:303.27:430.57:400.56:335:43Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:044.02:353.38:570.49:020.36:325:44Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:114.13:463.510:020.110:110.16:305:45Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:214.34:553.810:59-0.211:11-0.36:295:47Waning Crescent29Wed
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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