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 30m 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 - Feb 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:213.411:463.75:130.45:200.17:055:13Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:073.25:560.55:570.27:045:14First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:313.712:583.16:580.76:490.37:035:16First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:223.81:553.08:160.68:010.47:025:17First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:203.93:013.19:280.59:160.37:015:18Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:284.04:143.210:310.210:220.07:005:19Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:394.35:203.511:26-0.211:22-0.36:595:20Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:414.66:173.912:19-0.66:575:22Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:365.07:094.312:20-0.61:10-0.96:565:23Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:275.17:584.61:15-0.92:00-1.16:555:24Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:165.28:484.82:10-1.12:47-1.36:545:25Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:055.09:394.93:02-1.13:32-1.36:535:26Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:564.810:314.83:51-1.04:16-1.16:525:28Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:494.411:244.64:41-0.85:01-0.86:505:29Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:444.05:33-0.45:50-0.46:495:30Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:194.412:403.76:320.06:450.06:485:31Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:134.21:363.47:380.27:490.36:465:32Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:084.02:343.28:460.48:550.56:455:34Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:063.83:373.19:490.49:560.56:445:35Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:093.84:413.210:440.310:500.46:425:36Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:083.95:373.311:320.211:390.36:415:37Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:584.06:233.612:150.06:395:38Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:414.17:033.812:240.112:56-0.16:385:39New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:194.27:403.91:070.01:35-0.26:375:41New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:554.28:154.01:49-0.12:11-0.36:355:42New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:304.28:484.12:28-0.12:46-0.36:345:43New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:034.09:194.13:05-0.13:17-0.36:325:44Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:363.89:494.03:400.03:47-0.26:315:45Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:103.710:214.04:140.14:150.06:295:46Waxing Crescent29Tue
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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