Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : 11:39 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 53m at 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 - Mar 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:054.210:344.33:59-0.44:18-0.46:275:48Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:493.911:174.14:39-0.14:52-0.16:265:49Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:343.65:200.25:270.26:245:50Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:023.912:223.36:060.46:060.56:235:51Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:483.81:113.17:020.76:580.86:215:52Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:353.62:023.08:080.88:060.96:195:53Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:273.53:002.99:130.89:150.96:185:54Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:273.64:053.010:110.610:140.86:165:55Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:293.75:053.211:020.411:060.56:155:56Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:253.96:553.512:480.27:136:58Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:114.27:373.812:540.31:31-0.17:126:59Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:524.48:154.11:400.02:13-0.37:107:00New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:314.68:524.42:26-0.22:53-0.57:087:01New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:104.69:294.63:11-0.43:32-0.67:077:02New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:514.610:094.73:55-0.54:11-0.67:057:03New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:354.410:534.74:39-0.54:49-0.57:037:04Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:234.211:434.75:24-0.45:29-0.47:027:05Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:193.96:13-0.26:14-0.17:007:06Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:404.61:203.77:120.17:090.16:597:07First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:414.42:233.68:240.38:220.46:577:08First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:454.33:283.59:390.39:410.46:557:09First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:524.24:373.610:470.210:520.36:547:10Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:034.25:453.911:460.011:540.16:527:11Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:094.46:444.212:38-0.26:507:12Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:044.57:334.512:49-0.11:26-0.46:497:13Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:514.68:174.71:39-0.22:11-0.46:477:14Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:344.68:584.82:27-0.32:53-0.56:457:16Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:144.59:384.83:12-0.43:32-0.46:447:17Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:544.310:164.73:54-0.34:08-0.26:427:18Full Moon29Fri
30Sat10:344.110:544.54:34-0.24:420.06:407:19Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun11:153.811:334.35:110.05:140.36:397:20Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 8:11 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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