Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 14m at 4:45 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 10:59 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:25 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Jun 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:313.89:384.83:360.33:280.75:278:19Full Moon1Mon
2Tue10:113.810:154.64:160.34:070.85:278:20Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:533.710:524.54:530.44:440.95:268:21Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:373.611:334.45:300.45:201.05:268:21Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:233.66:070.55:581.15:268:22Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:184.31:103.76:470.66:451.25:268:23Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:084.21:553.97:320.67:481.25:258:23Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:584.12:424.18:250.69:021.15:258:24Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:514.13:324.49:210.510:110.95:258:25Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:494.04:274.710:170.411:130.65:258:25Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:544.05:275.011:110.25:258:26Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:594.16:265.412:110.312:050.15:258:26Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:004.37:225.61:070.01:00-0.15:258:27New Moon13Sat
14Sun7:574.48:155.72:04-0.21:57-0.25:258:27New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:524.59:085.73:00-0.42:55-0.25:258:27New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:484.610:035.63:53-0.53:51-0.25:258:28New Moon16Tue
17Wed10:454.610:595.44:44-0.54:450.05:258:28Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:444.611:565.15:34-0.45:380.25:258:28Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:424.66:23-0.26:330.45:258:29Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:534.81:374.67:150.07:320.75:258:29First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:464.52:294.68:090.28:360.85:258:29First Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:374.23:184.69:030.49:390.95:268:29First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:274.04:074.59:540.510:370.95:268:29First Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:203.84:584.610:420.611:290.85:268:30Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu5:163.65:484.611:270.75:278:30Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri6:113.66:364.712:160.712:110.75:278:30Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat7:013.77:204.81:020.612:540.75:278:30Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun7:463.88:014.81:470.51:380.75:288:30Full Moon28Sun
29Mon8:293.88:394.82:310.42:230.75:288:30Full Moon29Mon
30Tue9:093.89:174.83:140.33:060.75:298:30Full Moon30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8531712)

Common Questions About Highlands, NJ Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Highlands, NJ?

The lowest tide this week in Highlands, NJ is -0.4 ft on Thursday, Jun 18 at 5:34 am.

When is the highest tide this week in Highlands, NJ?

The highest tide this week in Highlands, NJ is 5.4 ft on Wednesday, Jun 17 at 10:59 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Highlands, NJ today?

Slack tide in Highlands, NJ is approximately 7:52 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 9% 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 time is high tide in Highlands, NJ today?

High tides in Highlands, NJ today: 10:45 am (4.6 ft), 10:59 pm (5.4 ft). The 10:59 pm high of 5.4 ft is notably higher than the other — known as diurnal inequality, common on coasts influenced by lunar declination.

What time is low tide in Highlands, NJ today?

Low tides in Highlands, NJ today: 4:44 am (-0.5 ft), 4:45 pm (0.0 ft). The 4:44 am low of -0.5 ft is a minus tide — water below the MLLW reference datum, which can expose tidepools, mudflats, and shellfish beds not normally accessible.

What is the tidal range in Highlands, NJ today?

Today's tidal range in Highlands, NJ is 5.9 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 4.5 ft, so today's swing is above-average.

What is the moon phase in Highlands, NJ tonight?

Tonight the moon over Highlands, NJ is Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated). This places Highlands, NJ in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

What type of tides does Highlands, NJ have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Highlands, NJ has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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