Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 4h 08m at 10:27 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 4:44 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Dec 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:405.69:164.42:28-0.63:21-0.77:004:29Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:345.410:144.33:20-0.44:13-0.67:014:29Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:325.011:164.14:12-0.25:05-0.47:024:29Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:324.75:060.16:01-0.17:034:29Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:174.012:314.46:050.47:010.17:044:29Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:144.01:264.27:120.78:010.27:054:29Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:084.02:193.98:200.78:570.37:064:29Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:014.03:133.89:220.79:460.37:074:29Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:544.14:083.610:160.610:300.27:074:29Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:454.25:013.611:040.411:110.27:084:29Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:314.45:493.611:480.311:500.27:094:29Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:134.56:323.712:320.17:104:29Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:514.67:133.712:300.21:150.07:104:30New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:284.67:523.71:100.21:570.07:114:30New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:044.68:303.61:510.32:38-0.17:124:30New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:394.59:083.52:310.33:170.07:124:30New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:144.49:483.43:080.43:550.07:134:31Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:514.310:313.43:440.54:310.17:144:31Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:344.211:183.44:200.55:090.17:144:32Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:234.15:010.65:520.27:154:32Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:093.512:174.05:530.76:430.27:154:33First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:003.71:123.97:030.77:410.17:164:33First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:523.92:093.98:200.68:400.07:164:34First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:484.23:113.89:300.39:38-0.27:164:34Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:494.54:183.910:320.010:34-0.47:174:35Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:514.85:224.011:30-0.311:28-0.67:174:36Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:495.16:204.112:26-0.67:174:36Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:435.37:154.212:23-0.71:21-0.87:184:37Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:355.48:084.31:18-0.72:15-0.97:184:38Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:275.39:024.32:13-0.73:06-0.97:184:39Full Moon30Sun
31Mon9:195.13:06-0.63:55-0.87:184:39Waning 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 1:35 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 22% 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 Waning Crescent (22% 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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