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 50m 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 - Aug 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:104.02:434.78:170.59:310.95:548:10Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:093.93:424.99:240.510:410.75:558:08Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:163.94:495.010:320.411:440.55:568:07Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:284.05:575.211:360.35:578:06Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:354.26:595.412:420.212:370.15:588:05Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:344.57:545.61:37-0.11:350.05:598:04New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:294.78:465.62:31-0.32:33-0.16:008:03New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:214.99:365.53:22-0.43:27-0.26:018:01New Moon8Thu
9Fri10:125.010:265.34:10-0.54:18-0.16:028:00Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:034.911:155.04:54-0.45:060.16:037:59Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:544.95:36-0.25:540.36:047:58Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:064.712:444.86:180.16:430.66:057:56Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:564.31:334.67:020.47:380.96:067:55First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:464.02:204.57:490.88:381.16:077:53First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:353.83:074.48:431.09:401.16:087:52First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:263.63:574.39:401.110:391.16:097:51First Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:233.54:524.310:361.211:311.06:107:49Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:243.55:494.411:281.16:107:48Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:213.76:404.612:190.812:161.06:117:46Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:093.97:244.71:040.61:020.86:127:45Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed7:514.08:034.91:470.51:480.76:137:43Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:304.28:404.92:280.32:320.66:147:42Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:064.39:164.93:080.23:140.56:157:40Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:414.59:514.93:450.13:550.56:167:39Full Moon24Sat
25Sun10:164.610:294.74:200.14:350.56:177:37Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:544.611:114.54:530.15:150.56:187:36Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:384.75:270.25:580.66:197:34Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:004.312:284.86:050.36:510.86:207:33Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:564.11:244.86:500.57:580.96:217:31Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:564.02:234.87:510.79:160.96:227:30Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:593.93:274.99:070.710:280.86:237:28Third Quarter31Sat
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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