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 3h 44m 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 - Jan 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:353.72:553.29:200.89:130.47:184:40First Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:263.93:563.210:170.510:060.37:184:41Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:224.14:583.311:100.210:570.17:184:42Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:184.45:543.512:01-0.17:184:43Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:104.76:453.712:52-0.37:184:43Full Moon5Mon
6Tue6:595.07:343.912:41-0.31:43-0.67:184:44Full Moon6Tue
7Wed7:475.18:234.01:35-0.52:33-0.87:184:45Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:375.29:154.22:28-0.63:20-0.97:184:46Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:285.010:094.23:19-0.74:06-0.97:184:47Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:224.811:054.34:10-0.64:52-0.97:184:48Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:184.55:03-0.45:40-0.77:174:49Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:024.312:144.26:01-0.26:33-0.57:174:50Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:574.31:103.97:060.17:31-0.37:174:52Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:514.32:063.68:150.28:31-0.17:164:53Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:464.23:053.49:220.29:300.07:164:54Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:454.24:093.210:220.210:260.17:154:55Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:454.25:123.311:170.111:170.17:154:56Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:404.26:073.312:07-0.17:144:57Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:284.36:543.512:060.112:54-0.17:144:58New Moon19Mon
20Tue7:124.47:373.512:530.01:38-0.27:134:59New Moon20Tue
21Wed7:524.48:173.61:380.02:20-0.37:135:01New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:314.38:573.62:210.02:58-0.37:125:02New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:094.29:363.63:010.03:33-0.37:115:03Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:464.010:143.63:380.14:05-0.27:115:04Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:223.810:533.54:130.24:36-0.17:105:05Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:003.611:313.54:490.45:070.07:095:07Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:413.45:270.55:390.27:085:08First Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:103.512:253.26:130.76:180.37:085:09First Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:523.61:143.17:180.87:100.47:075:10First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:393.72:093.08:330.78:180.47:065:11First Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:343.83:143.09:420.59:270.37:055:13Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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