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 3h 45m 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 - Mar 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:184.67:444.41:04-0.51:42-0.66:295:46Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:004.68:264.41:51-0.52:25-0.66:285:48Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:414.59:074.42:35-0.53:04-0.66:265:49Full Moon3Wed
4Thu9:214.39:484.33:16-0.43:40-0.46:255:50Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:014.110:284.13:55-0.24:14-0.26:235:51Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:423.811:104.04:320.04:460.06:225:52Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:263.611:543.85:110.25:200.36:205:53Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:113.45:540.45:590.56:185:54Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:383.712:593.26:470.66:490.76:175:55Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:253.61:493.17:520.77:570.86:155:56Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:153.62:443.18:580.79:050.86:145:57Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:113.73:473.29:570.510:050.66:125:58Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:133.94:483.410:490.310:590.36:106:00Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:114.15:403.811:370.011:490.06:096:01Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:014.46:274.112:24-0.36:076:02Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:474.77:104.512:38-0.31:10-0.66:066:03New Moon16Tue
17Wed7:324.97:544.81:28-0.51:55-0.86:046:04New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:175.08:385.02:17-0.72:39-0.96:026:05New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:044.99:265.03:05-0.83:23-0.96:016:06Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:544.710:175.03:53-0.84:07-0.85:596:07Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:494.511:134.84:43-0.64:54-0.65:576:08Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:484.25:37-0.45:46-0.35:566:09Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:124.712:484.06:40-0.16:480.05:546:10First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:124.51:493.97:500.17:590.25:526:11First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:124.32:513.88:590.29:090.35:516:12First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:164.23:563.910:010.110:110.25:496:13Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat4:214.24:584.010:560.011:070.15:476:14Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:214.35:524.311:45-0.211:570.05:466:15Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:114.46:384.512:30-0.25:446:16Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:554.57:194.612:45-0.11:13-0.35:436:17Full Moon30Tue
31Wed7:364.57:584.71:29-0.21:53-0.35:416:18Full Moon31Wed
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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