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 1h 14m 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 - Mar 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:483.511:004.04:480.24:450.16:285:47Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:353.311:494.05:280.45:210.36:265:49First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:313.26:230.56:120.46:255:50First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:474.01:323.27:410.67:270.56:235:51First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:514.02:383.28:590.58:520.46:225:52First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:014.13:503.510:040.210:050.16:205:53Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:144.34:583.911:01-0.211:07-0.36:185:54Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:204.65:574.311:53-0.56:175:55Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:174.96:484.812:04-0.612:44-0.86:155:56Full Moon9Thu
10Fri7:085.07:375.11:00-0.91:33-1.06:145:57Full Moon10Fri
11Sat7:575.18:265.31:54-1.02:20-1.16:125:58Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:454.910:145.23:45-1.14:06-1.17:106:59Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:354.711:035.14:34-0.94:50-0.87:097:01Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:274.311:554.85:22-0.75:34-0.57:077:02Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:214.06:11-0.36:20-0.17:067:03Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:494.51:183.77:040.17:120.37:047:04Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:444.22:143.48:060.48:150.77:027:05Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:383.93:103.39:130.69:250.87:017:06Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:353.84:093.310:170.610:290.86:597:07Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:343.75:103.411:110.511:250.76:577:08Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:343.86:063.611:580.46:567:09Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:263.96:533.812:140.512:400.26:547:10Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:114.07:334.112:580.31:190.16:527:11Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:504.18:094.31:410.21:570.06:517:12New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:274.28:434.42:230.02:35-0.16:497:13New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:024.29:144.53:040.03:10-0.16:487:14New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:364.19:444.53:43-0.13:450.06:467:15New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:113.910:144.54:200.04:170.16:447:16Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:473.810:494.44:560.04:490.26:437:17Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:293.611:314.45:330.25:230.36:417:18Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:203.56:150.36:030.46:397:19Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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