Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 1h 30m at 5:41 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 11:49 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:31 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Jan 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:015.27:314.412:43-0.81:35-0.97:184:39Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:505.28:224.41:36-0.82:26-0.97:194:40Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:395.19:134.32:28-0.73:14-0.97:194:41Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:284.910:044.23:16-0.63:59-0.87:194:42Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:174.610:564.04:03-0.34:43-0.67:194:43Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:074.311:483.94:48-0.15:27-0.37:194:44Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:574.05:360.26:140.07:184:45Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:383.812:463.76:290.57:040.27:184:46Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:263.71:343.57:280.67:560.37:184:47Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:133.72:223.38:300.78:490.47:184:48Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:023.73:153.29:280.69:400.37:184:49Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue3:543.84:123.210:210.410:270.37:184:50Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:473.95:083.311:100.211:130.27:174:51Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:354.15:573.411:560.011:570.07:174:52Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:194.36:413.512:41-0.27:164:53Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:594.57:223.712:41-0.11:26-0.37:164:54New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:374.68:013.71:26-0.22:09-0.57:164:55New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:154.68:403.82:09-0.22:51-0.67:154:57New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:544.69:223.92:52-0.33:30-0.67:154:58Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:374.610:073.93:34-0.34:10-0.67:144:59Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:244.410:584.04:17-0.34:50-0.67:135:00Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:174.311:524.05:04-0.25:35-0.57:135:01Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:144.16:000.06:27-0.47:125:02First Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:494.11:123.97:090.17:29-0.37:115:04First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:464.22:123.88:230.18:35-0.37:115:05First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:474.33:163.79:320.09:39-0.37:105:06Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed3:524.44:253.710:35-0.210:39-0.47:095:07Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:574.55:293.911:32-0.411:35-0.67:085:08Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:554.76:254.112:26-0.67:085:10Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:474.87:164.212:29-0.61:18-0.87:075:11Full Moon30Sat
31Sun7:354.98:044.31:21-0.72:07-0.97:065:12Full Moon31Sun
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 8:45 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 81% 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 Gibbous (81% 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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