Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 5h 53m at 9:07 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 3:28 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Sep 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:064.12:364.58:120.99:001.06:237:28First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:583.93:264.49:111.010:011.06:247:26First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:513.84:204.410:101.110:550.96:257:24Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:483.85:154.411:031.011:430.86:267:23Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:453.96:084.511:520.96:277:21Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:364.16:544.712:280.612:380.76:287:19Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:204.37:364.81:100.51:220.66:297:18Full Moon7Mon
8Tue7:594.58:144.91:510.32:060.56:307:16Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:354.68:504.92:310.22:480.46:317:15Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:104.79:254.83:100.23:300.46:327:13Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:434.810:014.73:460.14:090.46:337:11Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:184.810:404.64:220.24:480.46:347:10Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:574.811:244.44:560.35:280.56:357:08Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:434.85:330.46:130.66:367:06Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:174.312:384.86:150.57:090.86:377:05Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:174.21:384.87:100.68:200.86:387:03Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:194.12:404.88:220.79:330.76:397:01Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:224.23:454.99:380.610:380.56:396:59Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:284.44:525.010:460.411:370.26:406:58Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:344.75:575.211:480.26:416:56Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:345.06:555.412:30-0.112:44-0.16:426:54Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:285.37:475.51:21-0.31:38-0.36:436:53New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:175.58:355.52:10-0.52:31-0.46:446:51New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:045.69:235.32:58-0.53:22-0.36:456:49New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:515.510:105.13:44-0.44:10-0.26:466:48Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:385.410:594.84:28-0.24:550.06:476:46Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:265.111:494.55:100.15:400.26:486:44Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:174.85:510.46:270.66:496:43Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:424.21:084.66:360.87:190.86:506:41First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:354.01:594.47:271.18:181.06:516:39First Quarter30Wed
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 12:17 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (62% illuminated). This places Highlands, NJ in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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