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 4h 48m 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 - Jan 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:305.06:564.012:09-0.512:59-0.67:184:39New Moon1Wed
2Thu7:195.17:464.01:02-0.51:51-0.77:194:40New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:075.08:364.01:54-0.42:40-0.77:194:41New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:544.89:253.92:43-0.33:25-0.67:194:42Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:414.610:153.83:29-0.24:08-0.57:194:43Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:294.311:053.74:130.04:49-0.37:194:44Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:174.011:543.64:560.35:30-0.17:184:45Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:053.85:420.56:120.17:184:46First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:423.512:523.66:360.76:590.37:184:47First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:273.51:393.37:380.87:500.47:184:48First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:123.62:273.28:400.88:420.47:184:49First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:593.63:213.19:390.79:330.47:174:50Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:513.74:193.110:310.510:220.37:174:51Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:443.95:153.211:200.311:090.27:174:52Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:334.16:053.312:070.17:164:53Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:174.36:503.512:53-0.17:164:54Full Moon16Thu
17Fri6:584.57:323.612:42-0.11:39-0.37:164:55Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:394.78:143.71:28-0.22:24-0.57:154:57Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:204.88:573.82:15-0.33:06-0.67:154:58Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:044.79:433.93:01-0.43:47-0.77:144:59Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:514.610:334.03:46-0.44:28-0.77:135:00Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:424.511:274.14:33-0.45:10-0.67:135:01Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:374.25:25-0.25:58-0.47:125:02Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:224.212:344.06:260.06:54-0.37:115:04Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:184.21:323.77:370.17:56-0.27:115:05Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:144.32:333.58:490.19:01-0.17:105:06Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:154.33:403.49:560.010:03-0.27:095:07Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:204.44:493.410:56-0.211:01-0.27:085:08Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:224.55:513.611:52-0.311:56-0.37:075:10Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:174.66:443.712:44-0.57:075:11New Moon30Thu
31Fri7:064.77:333.912:48-0.31:33-0.67:065:12New Moon31Fri
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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