Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:09 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 30m at 1:46 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:25 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Dec 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:104.78:443.82:040.22:550.17:004:30Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:434.79:243.72:430.33:340.17:014:29Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:184.610:073.63:200.44:120.17:024:29Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:594.510:573.53:580.44:520.27:034:29Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:504.411:523.64:380.55:370.37:044:29Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:494.35:280.66:310.37:054:29Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:483.712:504.26:340.77:340.37:054:29Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:433.91:494.27:520.68:350.17:064:29Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:404.22:514.29:040.49:33-0.17:074:29Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:404.53:574.210:080.110:27-0.37:084:29Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:414.95:014.311:07-0.211:19-0.57:094:29Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:375.25:594.412:02-0.57:104:29Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:305.46:534.412:11-0.712:57-0.77:104:30New Moon13Sun
14Mon7:195.57:454.41:03-0.71:50-0.87:114:30New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:095.58:364.31:55-0.62:42-0.87:124:30New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:585.39:294.22:46-0.53:30-0.77:124:30Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:495.010:244.03:35-0.34:17-0.57:134:31Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:424.711:203.84:220.05:04-0.37:144:31Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:354.35:110.35:520.07:144:32Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:143.712:284.16:040.66:440.27:154:32First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:063.71:183.87:050.87:380.37:154:32First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:553.72:073.68:100.98:300.47:164:33First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:433.72:573.59:100.89:200.47:164:34First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:333.83:523.410:040.710:060.37:164:34Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:253.94:473.410:530.510:490.27:174:35Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:134.15:373.511:390.311:320.27:174:35Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:574.36:233.512:230.17:174:36Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:364.47:053.612:140.11:080.07:184:37Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:134.57:453.712:570.01:52-0.27:184:38Full Moon29Tue
30Wed7:494.68:253.71:410.02:34-0.37:184:38Full Moon30Wed
31Thu8:264.69:043.62:230.03:15-0.37:184:39Full Moon31Thu
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 4:57 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (37% illuminated). This places Highlands, NJ in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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