Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : 11:47 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 44m at 5:12 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Feb 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:294.45:003.611:09-0.311:12-0.47:045:13Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:324.86:023.912:06-0.67:035:15Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:295.16:584.212:10-0.61:00-0.97:025:16New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:225.27:504.41:07-0.81:53-1.17:015:17New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:145.38:424.52:03-1.02:44-1.37:005:18New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:055.29:354.52:56-1.03:31-1.36:595:20Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:565.010:284.53:46-0.94:16-1.16:585:21Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:484.611:214.44:36-0.75:01-0.96:575:22Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:414.35:27-0.45:48-0.56:565:23Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:144.212:343.96:220.06:38-0.26:555:24First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:054.01:263.67:250.37:330.16:535:26First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:553.92:193.38:300.48:310.36:525:27First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:473.83:153.29:320.49:280.46:515:28First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:433.74:163.110:270.410:210.46:505:29Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:423.75:143.211:160.211:100.36:485:30Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:353.96:043.412:020.16:475:32Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:204.06:483.612:450.06:465:33Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:014.27:283.712:410.11:27-0.26:445:34Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:384.28:063.81:25-0.12:06-0.36:435:35Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:134.38:423.92:07-0.12:43-0.36:425:36Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:464.29:163.92:46-0.23:17-0.36:405:37Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:184.19:503.93:23-0.13:49-0.36:395:39Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:524.010:263.93:59-0.14:19-0.26:375:40Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:313.811:074.04:360.04:49-0.16:365:41Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:183.711:554.05:170.15:240.16:355:42Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:133.56:100.36:120.26:335:43Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:504.11:133.47:200.47:210.36:325:44Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:504.12:183.48:380.38:420.36:305:46Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:564.23:313.49:490.19:550.16:295:47Waning Crescent29Sat
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 8:29 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 79% 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 Waxing Gibbous (79% 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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