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 1h 07m 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 - Jan 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:364.04:063.510:230.310:23-0.17:184:40Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:364.35:083.711:160.011:15-0.37:184:40Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:324.76:044.012:09-0.47:184:41Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:235.06:564.212:08-0.61:01-0.77:184:42Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:135.37:464.41:01-0.81:53-0.97:184:43Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:035.48:384.51:55-0.92:44-1.17:184:44Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:555.39:324.52:47-1.03:32-1.27:184:45Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:485.110:284.53:39-0.94:21-1.17:184:46Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:444.911:264.54:31-0.75:10-0.97:184:47Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:424.65:25-0.56:03-0.77:184:48Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:244.412:394.36:25-0.27:00-0.47:174:49Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:194.31:344.07:310.08:01-0.27:174:50Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:144.22:303.78:380.29:00-0.17:174:51Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:104.23:293.59:400.19:55-0.17:174:52Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:074.24:303.510:360.110:46-0.17:164:53Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:034.25:263.511:26-0.111:33-0.17:164:54Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:534.36:153.612:13-0.27:154:56Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:374.46:593.712:18-0.112:57-0.37:154:57New Moon18Mon
19Tue7:184.47:403.71:02-0.11:40-0.37:144:58New Moon19Tue
20Wed7:564.48:203.81:45-0.12:21-0.47:144:59New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:344.48:583.72:26-0.12:59-0.47:135:00New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:114.29:363.73:04-0.13:34-0.47:125:01Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:474.110:143.63:410.04:08-0.37:125:03Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:233.910:523.64:160.14:40-0.27:115:04Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:023.711:323.54:510.35:130.07:105:05Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:453.65:300.45:500.17:105:06First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:153.612:333.46:210.66:370.27:095:07First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:023.71:263.47:310.67:390.27:085:09First Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:543.82:243.38:450.58:470.17:075:10First Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:544.03:313.49:520.29:51-0.17:065:11Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun4:014.24:403.610:51-0.110:51-0.47:055:12Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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