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 2h 51m 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 - Feb 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:404.04:263.110:420.210:300.17:045:14Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:494.35:303.411:38-0.111:29-0.27:035:15Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:504.66:263.712:30-0.47:025:16Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:434.97:174.112:25-0.51:21-0.87:015:18Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:345.18:064.41:21-0.82:11-1.07:005:19Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:235.28:564.62:15-0.92:57-1.26:595:20Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:135.09:484.73:07-1.03:42-1.26:585:21Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:034.810:404.63:57-0.94:26-1.16:565:22Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:564.411:344.64:47-0.75:11-0.86:555:24Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:514.15:40-0.46:00-0.56:545:25Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:294.412:473.76:410.06:56-0.16:535:26Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:234.21:433.47:480.27:590.26:525:27Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:184.02:423.28:570.39:040.46:505:28Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:173.93:473.110:010.310:050.46:495:30Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:203.84:533.110:570.210:590.46:485:31Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:203.95:493.311:460.111:490.36:475:32Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:104.06:363.512:300.06:455:33Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:534.27:163.712:340.11:12-0.16:445:34New Moon18Wed
19Thu7:314.27:543.81:180.01:51-0.26:425:36New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:084.28:293.92:00-0.12:27-0.36:415:37New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:434.29:033.92:39-0.13:01-0.36:405:38New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:164.09:363.93:160.03:32-0.36:385:39Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:493.810:073.93:500.04:01-0.16:375:40Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:233.610:383.84:230.24:280.06:355:41Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:013.411:163.84:570.34:570.26:345:43Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:463.25:370.55:310.36:325:44First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:023.812:393.16:330.66:190.56:315:45First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:563.91:393.07:520.77:330.66:295:46First Quarter28Sat
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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