Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 5h 30m at 12:11 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 6:36 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Jan 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:255.06:533.912:04-0.31:01-0.57:184:40New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:155.27:444.012:58-0.51:54-0.87:184:41New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:065.38:364.11:53-0.62:45-0.97:194:42New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:585.39:314.22:47-0.73:34-1.07:184:43Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:525.110:284.23:39-0.74:22-1.07:184:44Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:484.911:274.24:31-0.55:11-0.87:184:45Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:454.65:27-0.36:02-0.67:184:46First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:244.212:414.36:280.06:58-0.47:184:47First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:194.21:364.07:350.27:55-0.27:184:48First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:124.12:303.78:430.38:52-0.17:184:49First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:074.13:283.49:460.39:470.07:174:50Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:044.14:293.310:420.210:370.17:174:51Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:004.15:273.411:320.111:240.17:174:52Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:504.26:173.412:200.07:164:53Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:344.37:023.512:100.11:05-0.17:164:54Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:154.37:443.612:540.11:48-0.27:164:55Full Moon16Wed
17Thu7:544.38:243.61:380.02:29-0.27:154:56Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:314.29:043.62:200.03:07-0.27:154:57Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:074.19:443.53:000.13:42-0.27:144:59Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:424.010:233.53:370.14:14-0.17:135:00Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:163.811:033.44:130.24:450.07:135:01Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:533.711:433.54:490.45:160.17:125:02Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:353.55:280.55:500.27:115:03Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:253.512:233.46:190.66:320.37:115:04Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:103.71:153.27:270.67:300.37:105:06Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:593.82:133.18:410.58:390.37:095:07Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:574.03:223.19:500.39:460.17:085:08Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:034.24:353.310:510.010:48-0.17:085:09Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:094.55:413.511:47-0.311:47-0.47:075:10Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:084.96:373.912:42-0.77:065:12New Moon30Wed
31Thu7:025.17:304.212:44-0.61:35-0.97:055:13New Moon31Thu
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 3:23 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 90% 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 Gibbous (90% 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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