Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 46m at 4:37 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:35 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Sep 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:353.94:094.79:550.810:540.76:247:27Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:423.95:144.711:000.811:500.66:257:25Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:484.06:144.811:570.76:257:24Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:454.27:054.912:400.412:480.66:267:22Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:324.47:484.91:250.31:360.56:277:21Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:134.68:284.92:060.22:210.46:287:19Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:524.79:064.82:450.23:040.46:297:17Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:284.89:434.73:220.23:440.46:307:16Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:034.710:204.43:560.34:220.56:317:14Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:384.610:584.24:280.44:590.76:327:12Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:134.511:383.94:590.65:350.86:337:11Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:494.45:290.86:131.16:347:09Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:233.712:314.36:001.06:581.26:357:07Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:133.51:194.26:381.28:021.46:367:06Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:063.52:124.27:341.39:161.46:377:04Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:023.53:104.38:531.410:211.26:387:02Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:023.64:144.410:081.211:160.96:397:01Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:063.85:194.711:110.96:406:59Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:044.26:174.912:050.512:070.66:416:57Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:554.77:095.212:510.21:000.26:426:56Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:415.17:565.41:36-0.11:52-0.16:436:54New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:275.58:435.42:21-0.32:44-0.36:446:52New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:135.79:315.33:07-0.43:36-0.46:456:51New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:015.810:215.03:53-0.44:27-0.36:466:49Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:525.611:164.74:38-0.35:17-0.16:476:47Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:485.45:250.06:110.16:486:46Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:164.412:485.26:160.37:110.56:496:44First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:204.21:504.97:170.78:200.76:506:42First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:234.02:504.78:291.09:300.86:516:41First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:253.93:514.69:421.010:340.76:526:39First 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 7:36 am — 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). This places Highlands, NJ in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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