Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : 4:26 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3m at 10:29 am (3.8 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 - Feb 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:524.78:183.91:39-0.42:19-0.67:055:13New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:354.69:023.92:26-0.33:01-0.67:045:14New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:174.49:443.93:09-0.33:39-0.57:035:16Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:594.210:273.83:49-0.14:15-0.47:025:17Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:413.911:103.74:280.04:49-0.27:015:18Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:243.711:533.65:070.25:230.07:005:19Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:093.45:500.55:590.26:595:21First Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:353.612:543.26:420.76:430.46:575:22First Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:183.51:413.07:450.87:380.66:565:23First Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:033.52:342.98:520.88:410.66:555:24First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:543.63:352.99:530.69:410.56:545:25Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:543.74:393.010:480.410:370.46:535:27Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:553.95:353.211:380.111:290.16:515:28Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:494.26:243.512:25-0.26:505:29Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:364.57:083.812:19-0.11:12-0.46:495:30Full Moon15Sat
16Sun7:204.87:524.11:09-0.41:57-0.76:485:31Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:044.98:364.31:58-0.62:41-0.86:465:33Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:494.99:224.52:47-0.83:23-0.96:455:34Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:364.710:114.63:34-0.84:04-0.96:445:35Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:264.511:044.64:22-0.74:46-0.86:425:36Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:214.211:594.55:13-0.55:33-0.56:415:37Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:193.96:11-0.26:27-0.26:395:38Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:564.41:183.67:190.17:320.06:385:40Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:544.32:203.48:320.28:420.26:375:41Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:564.23:273.39:400.19:490.26:355:42Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed4:034.14:373.410:410.010:500.16:345:43Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:074.25:393.611:36-0.111:440.06:325:44Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:034.36:303.812:25-0.36:315:45Waning Crescent28Fri
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 1:27 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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