Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 1h 55m at 4:31 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 10:29 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:30 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Aug 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:504.38:025.41:540.11:480.25:538:10New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:384.68:495.52:43-0.22:420.05:548:09New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:264.99:375.53:29-0.43:35-0.25:558:08New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:155.010:275.44:14-0.54:26-0.25:568:07Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:075.211:195.14:57-0.55:16-0.15:578:06Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:015.25:42-0.46:080.15:588:05Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:154.812:575.26:29-0.27:060.35:598:03First Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:124.51:525.17:210.18:120.66:008:02First Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:104.22:485.08:220.49:210.76:018:01First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:084.03:454.89:280.610:280.76:028:00First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:113.84:474.710:320.711:270.66:037:58Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:173.85:484.711:300.76:047:57Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:193.96:434.812:200.512:230.66:057:56Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:124.17:314.91:080.41:120.66:067:54Full Moon14Tue
15Wed7:574.38:134.91:530.31:590.56:077:53Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:384.48:524.92:350.22:430.56:087:52Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:174.59:294.83:140.23:260.56:097:50Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:544.510:064.63:500.24:050.56:107:49Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:314.510:434.44:230.34:430.66:117:47Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:074.411:214.24:550.45:190.86:127:46Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:434.35:250.55:551.06:137:44Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:013.912:214.35:540.76:351.16:147:43Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:453.71:034.36:270.97:261.36:157:41Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:343.61:504.37:091.08:361.36:167:40Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:263.52:424.38:111.29:481.26:167:38Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:243.53:424.49:281.110:511.06:177:37Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:293.64:484.610:380.911:460.76:187:35Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:363.95:544.911:390.66:197:34Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:344.36:505.212:370.312:350.36:207:32Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:264.77:415.51:250.01:300.06:217:31New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:145.18:295.62:13-0.32:24-0.26:227:29New Moon31Fri
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 7:30 am — 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 94% 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 Waning Gibbous (94% 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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