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 1h 17m 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 - Jun 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:084.59:255.33:10-0.23:160.15:278:20Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:544.410:095.13:55-0.23:590.35:278:21Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:414.210:534.84:37-0.14:410.55:268:21Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:294.111:394.65:180.15:210.75:268:22Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:184.05:580.36:030.95:268:23Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:264.41:073.96:390.56:481.15:258:23Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:144.21:543.97:250.67:441.35:258:24Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:014.02:393.98:150.78:461.35:258:25Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:473.93:244.09:080.89:481.25:258:25Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:353.84:124.110:000.710:451.15:258:26Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:283.85:024.310:490.611:360.85:258:26Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:253.95:534.611:360.55:258:27Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:204.06:404.912:250.612:220.35:258:27Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:104.27:245.21:140.31:090.25:258:27Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:564.38:085.42:020.01:570.15:258:28New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:434.48:535.52:52-0.22:470.05:258:28New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:324.59:415.53:40-0.33:38-0.15:258:28New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:234.610:325.44:27-0.44:28-0.15:258:29Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:194.611:285.35:14-0.45:180.05:258:29Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:174.76:03-0.46:120.15:268:29Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:275.11:154.76:55-0.27:120.35:268:29First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:264.92:124.87:53-0.18:190.55:268:30First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:234.73:074.98:530.09:270.55:268:30First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:204.54:034.99:520.110:310.45:278:30First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:194.35:015.010:490.111:290.35:278:30Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:214.25:575.111:410.15:278:30Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:204.26:495.212:230.212:300.15:288:30Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:134.37:375.21:130.11:180.25:288:30Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:014.38:205.22:020.02:050.35:298:30Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:464.39:025.12:480.02:510.35:298:30Full Moon30Thu
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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