Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 5h 53m at 11:33 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 5:54 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Nov 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:473.53:004.08:461.59:371.07:265:52First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:403.62:533.98:531.49:290.96:274:51First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:333.83:474.09:501.210:140.76:284:50Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:254.04:394.010:391.010:550.56:294:48Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:114.35:274.111:240.711:330.46:314:47Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:524.56:094.212:080.56:324:46Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:284.86:494.312:120.312:510.36:334:45Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:035.07:274.312:500.21:360.26:344:44Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:375.18:074.21:300.22:200.16:354:43Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:145.28:494.12:110.23:050.06:364:42Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:565.19:374.02:540.23:490.16:384:41Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:455.010:343.83:370.34:360.26:394:40Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:424.811:373.84:240.45:290.36:404:40Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:484.75:190.66:300.46:414:39Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:423.912:534.66:280.77:370.46:424:38Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:434.01:554.57:470.78:410.36:434:37Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:424.32:564.49:000.69:380.16:454:36Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:434.53:584.410:040.310:29-0.16:464:36Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:414.84:584.411:000.111:17-0.36:474:35Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:345.15:524.411:52-0.16:484:34Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:225.36:414.412:03-0.312:43-0.26:494:34New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:065.37:274.312:49-0.21:32-0.36:504:33New Moon22Sat
23Sun7:495.38:124.21:34-0.12:19-0.26:514:33New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:315.18:584.02:190.03:03-0.16:524:32New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:144.99:453.83:010.23:460.06:534:32Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:584.610:343.63:420.54:270.26:554:31Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:464.311:273.54:220.75:090.46:564:31Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:374.15:040.95:540.66:574:30Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:203.412:283.95:531.16:460.76:584:30First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:103.41:163.86:551.37:400.76:594:30First Quarter30Sun
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 2:43 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 13% 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 Crescent (13% 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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