Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 3h 48m at 6:25 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:36 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:31 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - May 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:304.54:104.410:100.110:400.35:547:51Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:354.65:144.711:08-0.111:410.15:537:52Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:404.76:145.012:02-0.35:527:53Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:394.87:085.312:38-0.212:53-0.55:507:54Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:334.97:575.51:31-0.41:43-0.55:497:55New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:234.98:445.52:24-0.52:32-0.55:487:56New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:124.89:295.43:14-0.63:20-0.45:477:57New Moon7Wed
8Thu10:004.710:155.24:02-0.54:06-0.25:467:58Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:504.511:024.94:48-0.34:490.15:457:59Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:424.311:514.75:32-0.15:320.45:448:00Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:344.16:160.26:160.75:438:01Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:424.41:264.07:040.57:061.05:428:02First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:324.22:163.97:570.78:051.15:418:03First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:214.03:053.98:530.89:081.25:408:04First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:103.93:554.09:470.810:081.15:398:05First Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:013.84:464.110:370.711:020.95:388:06Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:563.85:374.311:230.611:520.75:378:07Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:503.96:244.512:060.55:368:08Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:404.07:064.712:380.512:480.45:358:09Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:244.17:455.01:240.31:300.35:348:09Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:054.28:235.12:090.12:130.25:348:10Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:464.39:015.22:55-0.12:560.25:338:11Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:284.39:425.23:40-0.23:400.25:328:12Full Moon23Fri
24Sat10:134.310:275.24:23-0.24:240.25:328:13Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:044.311:195.15:07-0.25:090.35:318:14Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:004.35:53-0.15:580.45:308:15Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:165.012:594.36:440.06:560.55:308:16Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:164.81:584.47:420.18:060.65:298:16Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:154.72:554.68:440.19:180.65:298:17Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:144.63:534.79:460.010:250.45:288:18Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:144.54:534.910:43-0.111:260.25:288:19Waning Crescent31Sat
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 9:30 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 72% 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 Gibbous (72% 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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