Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : 10:01 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 11m at 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 - Feb 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:064.65:423.911:46-0.511:48-0.67:045:13Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:044.96:384.312:40-0.87:035:15Full Moon2Tue
3Wed6:585.27:304.512:44-0.91:32-1.17:025:16Full Moon3Wed
4Thu7:495.38:214.71:40-1.12:23-1.37:015:17Full Moon4Thu
5Fri8:405.39:134.82:33-1.23:12-1.47:005:18Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:315.110:074.83:25-1.23:59-1.36:595:20Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:254.811:014.64:15-1.04:46-1.16:585:21Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:204.511:574.55:06-0.75:34-0.86:575:22Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:154.16:01-0.36:27-0.46:565:23Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:514.31:103.87:020.07:25-0.16:555:24Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:444.12:043.58:080.28:270.16:535:26Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:384.03:013.39:120.39:260.26:525:27Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:353.94:013.310:090.210:200.26:515:28Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun4:333.95:003.311:000.111:090.26:505:29Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:274.05:523.511:470.011:550.16:485:30Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:134.16:373.712:30-0.16:475:32Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:554.37:173.812:390.01:12-0.36:465:33New Moon17Wed
18Thu7:344.37:553.91:22-0.11:52-0.36:445:34New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:104.38:314.02:03-0.22:30-0.46:435:35New Moon19Fri
20Sat8:464.29:053.92:43-0.23:05-0.46:425:36New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:204.19:383.93:20-0.13:38-0.36:405:37Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:544.010:113.93:55-0.14:09-0.26:395:39Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue10:303.810:473.94:290.14:40-0.16:385:40Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:133.611:313.95:050.25:140.06:365:41Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:033.55:510.35:570.16:355:42First Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:233.912:593.56:540.46:580.26:335:43First Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:214.02:003.48:120.48:140.26:325:44First Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:234.13:073.59:250.29:280.16:305:46First Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:334.34:183.710:27-0.110:33-0.26:295:47Waxing Gibbous29Mon
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 6:44 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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