Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : 5:03 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 31m at 11:08 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:30 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Sep 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:053.63:234.29:011.310:131.26:247:27Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:593.64:184.210:041.211:061.16:257:25Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:583.75:154.311:001.111:540.96:267:23Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:543.96:084.511:510.96:277:22Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:434.16:544.712:370.612:380.76:287:20Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:264.47:344.81:190.41:240.56:297:19New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:044.78:124.91:590.22:090.36:297:17New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:414.98:505.02:390.12:540.26:307:15New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:185.09:294.93:180.03:390.16:317:14New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:575.110:104.83:560.04:230.16:327:12Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:415.210:584.64:340.05:080.26:337:10Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:315.111:534.35:140.25:560.36:347:09Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:285.15:590.36:520.56:357:07First Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:554.21:305.06:540.58:000.76:367:05First Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:594.12:324.98:050.79:120.76:377:04First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:044.13:354.99:230.710:200.66:387:02First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:104.24:414.910:330.611:190.36:397:00Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:174.45:455.011:350.46:406:59Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:184.76:415.112:120.112:310.26:416:57Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:105.07:315.21:00-0.11:220.16:426:55Full Moon20Sun
21Mon7:575.28:165.21:46-0.22:120.06:436:53Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:405.38:595.12:31-0.23:000.06:446:52Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:215.39:424.93:13-0.13:450.16:456:50Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:025.110:254.63:520.04:270.26:466:48Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:424.911:104.34:300.35:070.46:476:47Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:254.711:574.05:060.55:480.76:486:45Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:104.55:420.86:310.96:496:43Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:493.812:594.36:221.17:231.26:506:42Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:413.71:504.27:101.38:251.36:516:40Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:333.62:414.18:151.49:291.36:526:38Third Quarter30Wed
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 2:05 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 88% 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 (88% 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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