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 7m 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 - Apr 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:264.31:193.57:080.56:570.66:387:20First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:294.32:213.58:200.68:140.66:367:21First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:344.33:243.79:330.59:380.56:347:22First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:414.34:314.010:370.210:500.36:337:24Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:514.45:364.311:34-0.111:52-0.16:317:25Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:574.66:354.812:26-0.46:307:26Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:554.87:275.212:49-0.41:15-0.66:287:27Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:474.98:155.41:43-0.62:04-0.76:277:28Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:364.99:025.52:36-0.82:52-0.76:257:29Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:254.79:495.43:27-0.83:39-0.66:237:30Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:144.510:375.24:16-0.74:24-0.46:227:31Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:054.311:264.95:02-0.55:090.06:207:32Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:594.05:49-0.15:530.36:197:33Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:194.512:553.86:380.26:420.76:177:34Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:134.31:513.67:330.57:411.06:167:35Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:074.02:443.58:340.78:491.16:147:36Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:003.93:373.69:340.89:551.16:137:37Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:543.84:313.710:280.710:521.06:117:38Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:503.85:263.811:150.611:420.86:107:39Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:443.86:144.111:570.56:087:40Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:333.96:574.412:280.612:370.36:077:41Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:174.07:344.61:120.41:160.36:067:42Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:564.18:094.71:550.21:550.26:047:43New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:344.18:424.82:380.12:340.26:037:44New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:114.19:154.93:200.03:130.26:017:45New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:494.09:504.94:010.03:510.36:007:46New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:313.910:304.84:410.04:300.35:597:47Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:183.811:184.75:220.15:100.45:577:48Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:143.86:070.25:570.55:567:49Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:164.61:143.86:590.36:550.65:557:50First Quarter30Sun
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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