Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 2h 51m at 5:38 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:56 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:25 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (17% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Nov 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:334.98:494.12:190.42:560.37:265:52New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:054.99:234.02:550.43:360.37:275:51New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:364.88:583.92:310.53:150.36:284:50Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:084.79:363.73:050.73:530.46:294:49Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:454.610:213.63:380.84:330.56:314:47Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:334.511:183.54:140.95:170.76:324:46Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:324.44:571.06:120.76:334:45First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:203.512:364.45:571.17:170.76:344:44First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:213.71:374.47:211.18:230.56:354:43First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:204.02:394.48:420.99:210.36:364:42First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:214.33:434.59:490.510:140.06:384:41Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:224.74:454.610:490.211:04-0.36:394:41Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:195.25:424.711:44-0.111:53-0.56:404:40Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:105.56:354.812:38-0.46:414:39Full Moon14Thu
15Fri6:595.77:254.812:42-0.51:31-0.56:424:38Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:475.78:164.61:32-0.52:23-0.56:434:37Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:355.59:084.42:22-0.43:14-0.46:454:36Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:255.310:034.23:11-0.24:03-0.26:464:36Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:184.911:014.03:590.14:520.06:474:35Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:144.64:470.55:440.36:484:34Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:003.812:114.35:400.86:400.56:494:34Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:563.71:054.16:411.07:400.76:504:33Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:493.71:563.97:481.18:360.76:514:33Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:393.82:473.78:521.19:250.66:524:32Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:303.93:403.79:480.910:080.56:544:32Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:204.14:333.710:370.810:480.56:554:31Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:074.35:223.711:220.611:270.46:564:31Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:494.56:073.712:050.46:574:30Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:284.66:473.812:060.312:490.26:584:30New Moon29Fri
30Sat7:044.77:263.812:450.31:320.16:594:30New Moon30Sat
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 8:47 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 17% 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 Waxing Crescent (17% 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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