Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 2h 21m at 4:26 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 10:29 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:30 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Nov 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:304.64:464.810:460.211:17-0.26:254:53Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:265.15:445.011:41-0.16:264:52Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:185.56:365.112:05-0.412:36-0.46:284:50New Moon3Sun
4Mon7:065.87:265.112:54-0.61:29-0.66:294:49New Moon4Mon
5Tue7:545.98:175.01:43-0.62:22-0.66:304:48New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:435.89:084.82:32-0.53:13-0.66:314:47Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:345.610:034.53:20-0.34:03-0.46:324:46Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:275.211:024.24:080.04:53-0.16:334:45Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:244.94:570.45:470.26:354:44Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:034.012:224.65:520.76:460.56:364:43First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:013.81:184.36:571.07:490.66:374:42First Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:563.82:124.28:061.18:480.76:384:41First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:503.83:064.09:101.19:390.66:394:40First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:453.94:004.010:040.910:240.56:404:39Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:364.14:524.010:520.811:040.46:424:39Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:234.35:394.111:360.611:420.36:434:38Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:034.56:214.112:190.46:444:37Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:404.77:004.112:200.21:010.36:454:36Full Moon18Mon
19Tue7:144.87:384.112:580.21:430.26:464:36Full Moon19Tue
20Wed7:474.88:154.01:370.22:240.26:474:35Full Moon20Wed
21Thu8:184.88:523.92:150.33:040.26:484:34Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:514.79:323.72:520.43:430.26:504:34Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:274.610:173.63:290.54:230.36:514:33Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:124.511:113.54:070.65:050.46:524:33Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:074.44:500.75:550.56:534:32Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:103.612:104.45:450.86:560.56:544:32Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:083.71:124.36:580.88:010.46:554:31Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:054.02:134.38:170.79:020.16:564:31Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:044.33:164.39:270.49:57-0.16:574:30Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:044.64:214.410:290.110:49-0.46:584:30Waning Crescent30Sat
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 7:27 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 94% 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 (94% 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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