Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 2h 14m at 7:26 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:54 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Nov 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:335.17:514.61:190.01:480.17:265:52New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:135.27:324.51:010.11:320.06:274:51New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:525.18:124.41:410.12:150.06:284:50New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:305.08:514.22:210.22:550.16:294:49New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:084.89:324.12:580.43:340.26:304:48Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:474.610:163.93:350.54:120.46:324:47Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:284.411:033.74:100.74:500.56:334:45Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:124.211:533.64:460.95:310.76:344:44Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:014.15:271.16:200.86:354:43First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:423.612:504.06:221.27:170.86:364:42First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:313.71:404.07:331.38:160.86:374:42First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:203.82:334.08:431.19:110.66:394:41First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:124.13:314.19:440.810:020.36:404:40Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:074.44:314.310:380.510:510.16:414:39Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:014.85:274.511:300.111:38-0.26:424:38Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:515.26:184.712:21-0.26:434:37Full Moon16Sun
17Mon6:395.57:084.812:27-0.41:13-0.46:444:37Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:275.77:584.81:17-0.52:06-0.66:454:36Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:175.78:514.82:09-0.62:58-0.76:474:35Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:095.69:474.73:01-0.63:48-0.76:484:34Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:055.410:474.63:52-0.44:39-0.56:494:34Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:045.111:494.54:45-0.25:34-0.36:504:33Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:054.85:430.16:33-0.16:514:33Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:494.41:044.66:480.47:350.06:524:32Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:464.42:014.37:570.58:360.16:534:32Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:424.42:584.29:030.59:320.16:544:31Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:384.43:554.010:020.410:220.16:554:31Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:334.54:524.010:530.311:070.16:564:30Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:234.75:424.011:410.211:500.16:584:30Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:084.86:274.012:250.16:594:30New Moon30Sun
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 10:40 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 42% 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 First Quarter (42% 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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