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 46m at 6:14 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 12:33 pm (4.1 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 - Jan 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:384.910:114.13:32-0.44:12-0.87:184:40Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:314.811:084.14:19-0.44:58-0.77:194:41Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:274.65:11-0.25:48-0.67:194:41Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:064.212:264.46:110.06:45-0.47:194:42First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:044.21:244.27:200.17:46-0.37:194:43First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:014.32:234.08:320.18:49-0.37:194:44First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:004.33:253.99:380.09:48-0.47:184:45Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:024.44:293.810:38-0.210:43-0.47:184:46Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:024.65:303.911:33-0.311:36-0.57:184:47Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:574.76:234.012:25-0.57:184:48Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:454.87:124.112:26-0.51:15-0.67:184:49Full Moon11Sun
12Mon7:304.87:584.11:14-0.52:02-0.67:174:50Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:134.78:434.02:01-0.42:45-0.67:174:51Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:544.59:273.92:45-0.33:26-0.57:174:52Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:364.310:113.83:26-0.24:03-0.47:164:53Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:184.110:573.74:060.04:40-0.27:164:55Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:013.811:433.64:450.25:160.07:154:56Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:453.65:260.45:550.27:154:57Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:283.612:303.46:140.66:390.37:144:58Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:133.51:163.37:120.77:320.47:144:59Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:573.52:043.28:170.78:300.47:135:00Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:463.62:583.19:200.69:270.47:135:01Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:393.74:003.210:160.410:200.27:125:03Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:364.05:013.311:080.111:110.07:115:04Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:294.35:543.611:58-0.27:115:05Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:174.66:423.812:00-0.212:46-0.57:105:06New Moon26Mon
27Tue7:034.97:284.112:50-0.51:35-0.87:095:07New Moon27Tue
28Wed7:495.08:154.31:40-0.72:22-1.07:085:09New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:355.19:034.42:31-0.83:08-1.17:075:10New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:245.09:544.43:20-0.93:52-1.17:065:11Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat10:174.810:494.44:09-0.84:38-1.07:065:12Waxing 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 9:23 am — 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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