Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:07 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 16m at 2:52 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Jun 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:214.711:345.45:16-0.65:20-0.15:278:20Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:214.76:07-0.46:150.15:278:20Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:345.11:214.77:02-0.37:160.35:278:21First Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:334.92:174.78:01-0.18:230.55:268:22First Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:304.73:134.79:020.19:310.65:268:22First Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:264.44:084.810:000.110:330.55:268:23First Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:234.35:044.810:540.211:290.45:258:24Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:224.25:584.911:430.25:258:24Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:184.16:475.012:200.312:280.25:258:25Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed7:084.27:315.11:070.21:130.35:258:25Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:544.28:125.11:530.21:560.35:258:26Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:364.28:525.02:380.12:390.45:258:26Full Moon12Fri
13Sat9:184.19:314.93:200.13:210.55:258:27Full Moon13Sat
14Sun10:004.110:094.84:010.14:010.65:258:27Full Moon14Sun
15Mon10:424.010:484.64:390.24:390.75:258:27Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:253.911:284.45:150.35:160.85:258:28Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:103.95:510.45:541.05:258:28Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:104.312:543.96:280.56:361.15:258:28Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:554.11:384.07:100.67:281.25:258:29Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat1:414.12:214.17:580.68:351.25:258:29Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:294.03:074.38:530.69:421.15:268:29Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:224.03:584.59:500.510:440.85:268:29Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:224.04:564.810:460.411:420.55:268:30Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed5:274.15:555.111:410.25:268:30Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu6:294.36:515.412:360.212:340.05:278:30Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri7:254.57:445.71:30-0.21:29-0.25:278:30New Moon26Fri
27Sat8:194.78:365.82:25-0.42:25-0.35:288:30New Moon27Sat
28Sun9:134.99:285.83:18-0.63:21-0.45:288:30New Moon28Sun
29Mon10:085.010:235.74:09-0.74:15-0.45:288:30Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:045.011:195.54:59-0.75:07-0.35:298:30Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 5:59 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 52% 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 (52% 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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