Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : 7:32 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 38m at 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 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:594.02:173.68:260.58:350.27:184:40First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:504.03:113.49:270.59:280.27:184:40Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:433.94:083.310:210.410:170.27:194:41Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:384.05:043.411:100.311:040.27:194:42Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:284.15:543.511:550.111:480.17:194:43Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:134.26:393.612:390.07:184:44Full Moon6Mon
7Tue6:534.37:213.712:320.01:22-0.17:184:45Full Moon7Tue
8Wed7:314.48:003.71:150.02:03-0.27:184:46Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:064.48:383.71:58-0.12:42-0.37:184:47Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:404.39:163.72:38-0.13:18-0.37:184:48Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:134.29:533.73:160.03:52-0.37:184:49Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:474.110:313.73:530.04:24-0.27:174:50Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:274.011:143.84:300.14:57-0.17:174:51Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:133.85:120.25:34-0.17:174:52Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:023.912:073.76:040.36:210.07:164:53Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:554.01:053.67:120.47:240.17:164:54Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:504.12:073.58:280.38:360.07:154:56Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:524.33:163.59:380.19:45-0.27:154:57Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun3:594.54:283.610:41-0.210:47-0.47:144:58Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:054.75:353.911:38-0.611:46-0.67:144:59Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:055.06:334.212:33-0.87:135:00New Moon21Tue
22Wed6:585.27:264.412:43-0.81:27-1.17:135:01New Moon22Wed
23Thu7:495.38:174.61:38-1.02:17-1.27:125:03New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:395.29:084.62:32-1.03:05-1.37:115:04New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:295.09:594.53:22-0.93:50-1.27:105:05Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:194.710:504.44:09-0.74:34-0.97:105:06Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:104.311:414.24:57-0.45:17-0.67:095:07Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:014.05:47-0.16:02-0.37:085:09First Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:324.012:523.66:430.26:530.17:075:10First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:203.91:423.47:450.57:480.37:065:11First Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:093.72:343.28:480.58:460.47:055:12First Quarter31Fri
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 4:34 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 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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