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 2h 39m 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 - Feb 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:214.88:514.22:10-0.72:52-0.97:055:13Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:054.69:374.22:57-0.63:33-0.87:045:14Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:494.410:234.03:40-0.44:12-0.67:035:16Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:344.111:093.94:21-0.24:50-0.47:025:17Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:193.811:553.85:020.05:28-0.17:015:18Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:053.65:470.36:090.27:005:19Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:413.712:523.36:380.56:560.46:595:21Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:273.61:393.27:380.67:520.56:575:22Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:143.62:303.08:420.78:510.56:565:23Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:053.63:283.09:420.59:470.56:555:24Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:023.74:293.110:350.410:390.36:545:25Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:583.95:253.311:240.111:280.16:535:27Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:474.16:133.512:11-0.16:525:28Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:324.46:563.812:15-0.112:57-0.46:505:29New Moon14Sun
15Mon7:134.67:374.01:02-0.31:41-0.66:495:30New Moon15Mon
16Tue7:554.88:184.21:49-0.52:24-0.86:485:31New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:374.89:014.32:35-0.63:06-0.96:465:33New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:214.79:474.43:20-0.73:47-0.96:455:34Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:104.610:374.44:06-0.64:29-0.86:445:35Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:034.411:324.44:54-0.55:13-0.76:425:36Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:004.15:49-0.36:05-0.46:415:37First Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:294.412:593.96:540.07:06-0.26:405:38First Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:284.31:593.78:060.18:15-0.16:385:40First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:294.33:033.69:170.09:23-0.16:375:41First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:344.24:113.710:20-0.110:25-0.16:355:42Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:414.35:153.811:17-0.311:22-0.36:345:43Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:414.46:114.112:08-0.46:325:44Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:324.66:594.312:15-0.412:57-0.66:315:45Full Moon28Sun
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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