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 16m at 5:40 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:49 am (3.9 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 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:574.04:143.410:220.410:320.17:184:39Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:494.15:083.411:100.211:150.17:194:40Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:364.25:573.511:550.111:570.17:194:41Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:194.46:403.612:390.07:194:42New Moon4Tue
5Wed6:594.57:213.612:390.01:22-0.27:194:43New Moon5Wed
6Thu7:374.58:003.61:210.02:04-0.27:194:44New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:134.58:383.62:030.02:44-0.37:194:45New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:484.49:153.52:420.03:22-0.37:184:46New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:234.39:533.53:200.13:58-0.37:184:47Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:004.210:333.53:560.24:33-0.27:184:48Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:414.011:183.54:320.35:09-0.17:184:49Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:303.95:130.35:50-0.17:184:50Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:083.712:233.86:070.46:400.07:174:51First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:003.81:203.77:190.57:410.07:174:52First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:564.02:203.68:360.48:47-0.17:174:53First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:564.23:263.69:460.19:49-0.37:164:54Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:024.54:363.710:48-0.210:49-0.57:164:55Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:074.75:404.011:45-0.511:46-0.77:154:56Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:065.06:384.212:41-0.87:154:57Full Moon19Wed
20Thu7:005.27:314.412:42-0.91:35-1.07:144:59Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:515.38:244.51:38-0.92:27-1.17:145:00Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:425.29:164.42:31-1.03:16-1.27:135:01Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:335.010:094.43:22-0.94:02-1.17:125:02Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:244.711:024.24:11-0.74:47-0.87:125:03Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:164.311:554.14:59-0.45:33-0.57:115:04Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:074.05:500.06:21-0.27:105:06Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:454.012:583.76:460.37:130.17:095:07Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:343.91:473.47:480.48:080.37:095:08Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:233.82:383.28:490.59:020.37:085:09Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:143.73:343.19:470.59:540.47:075:10Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon4:093.84:343.110:390.310:430.37:065:12Waning Crescent31Mon
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 8:44 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 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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