Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : 7:00 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 20m at 12:45 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - May 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:314.26:064.711:550.15:537:52Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:264.26:544.812:220.212:400.15:527:53Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:144.37:375.01:090.11:220.15:517:54Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:574.38:175.01:550.02:040.15:497:55Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:384.38:555.02:380.02:440.25:487:56Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:184.29:334.93:200.03:240.35:477:57Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:584.110:104.74:000.04:020.45:467:58Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:393.910:484.64:380.14:380.65:457:59Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:223.811:274.45:150.35:130.75:448:00Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:073.75:520.45:490.95:438:01Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:104.212:543.76:320.66:291.15:428:02Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:564.11:413.77:170.77:231.25:418:03Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:454.02:283.88:120.78:341.25:408:04Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:364.03:164.09:110.79:441.15:398:05Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:304.04:104.210:070.510:470.85:388:06Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:314.15:074.611:000.311:430.45:378:07Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:344.26:035.011:510.15:368:08Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:334.46:565.312:370.112:42-0.15:358:09Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:274.67:465.61:30-0.21:33-0.35:358:10New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:194.88:365.82:24-0.52:26-0.45:348:10New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:114.89:285.83:17-0.63:19-0.55:338:11New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:064.810:215.74:09-0.74:12-0.45:328:12Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:034.811:185.45:00-0.75:04-0.35:328:13Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:034.75:51-0.55:580.05:318:14Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:175.21:034.76:44-0.36:560.35:308:15First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:164.92:004.67:42-0.18:010.55:308:16First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:124.62:544.68:420.19:070.75:298:16First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:074.43:484.69:400.210:100.75:298:17First Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:024.24:424.610:330.311:070.65:288:18Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:584.05:354.711:220.311:580.55:288:19Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon5:544.06:254.812:070.45:278:20Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 3:52 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 66% 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 Third Quarter (66% 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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