Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 29m at 7:15 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 1:37 pm (4.6 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 - Jan 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:245.26:524.112:03-0.512:57-0.77:184:40New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:175.47:464.212:59-0.71:52-0.97:184:41New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:095.48:404.21:55-0.72:45-1.07:194:41New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:025.29:354.22:50-0.73:34-1.07:194:42Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:555.010:314.13:41-0.64:22-0.97:194:43Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:494.711:274.04:31-0.35:09-0.77:184:44Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:434.45:230.05:57-0.47:184:45Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:213.912:354.06:190.36:48-0.17:184:46First Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:123.91:253.77:210.57:410.17:184:47First Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:003.82:153.58:250.68:340.27:184:48First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:493.83:073.39:250.59:240.37:184:49First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:403.84:043.210:190.510:120.37:174:50Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:333.95:013.211:080.310:570.37:174:51Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:244.05:523.311:530.211:420.27:174:52Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:094.16:373.412:380.07:164:54Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:494.27:193.512:260.11:22-0.17:164:55Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:274.37:593.51:100.12:04-0.27:154:56Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:034.38:373.51:530.02:44-0.37:154:57Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:384.39:153.52:350.03:21-0.37:144:58Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:134.39:533.63:130.03:55-0.37:144:59Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:504.210:343.63:510.04:29-0.37:135:00Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:314.011:193.74:300.15:03-0.27:125:02Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:203.95:130.25:41-0.17:125:03Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:083.812:143.76:070.36:290.07:115:04Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:014.01:123.67:180.37:310.07:105:05Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:564.12:133.48:340.38:410.07:105:06Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:584.33:223.49:450.19:49-0.17:095:08Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:064.44:363.510:49-0.210:51-0.37:085:09Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:134.75:433.711:47-0.411:51-0.57:075:10Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:124.96:413.912:43-0.77:065:11New Moon30Sun
31Mon7:065.17:344.212:48-0.61:36-0.97:055:12New Moon31Mon
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 10:26 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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