Tides Today & Tomorrow in Highlands, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Highlands, NJ.
Next low tide : in 3h 32m at 6:14 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 12:33 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:31 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8531712
Common Questions About Tides

Highlands, NJ Tides - Aug 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:504.24:245.010:100.311:080.45:538:10Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:554.25:275.011:100.35:548:09Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:594.36:265.112:050.212:060.25:558:08Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:564.47:185.212:570.112:580.25:568:07Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:474.68:045.21:470.01:490.25:578:06New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:344.78:485.12:34-0.12:370.25:588:05New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:184.79:295.03:18-0.13:230.25:598:04New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:014.710:104.83:580.04:060.36:008:02Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:444.610:514.64:360.14:460.46:018:01Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:274.511:334.45:110.25:250.66:028:00Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:114.45:450.46:050.86:037:59Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:174.112:554.36:200.66:491.06:047:57First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:023.91:394.36:580.87:411.26:057:56First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:493.82:244.27:451.08:441.26:067:55First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:363.63:104.28:441.19:471.26:077:53First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:283.64:014.39:481.110:461.06:087:52First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:273.64:594.510:471.011:380.76:097:50Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:293.85:564.711:410.76:107:49Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:254.16:475.012:270.412:320.56:117:48Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:154.47:345.31:150.11:230.26:117:46Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:014.78:205.52:02-0.12:140.06:127:45Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:465.09:065.52:49-0.33:05-0.26:137:43Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:335.29:545.43:34-0.53:55-0.36:147:42Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:225.310:455.34:19-0.64:45-0.26:157:40Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:155.311:405.05:04-0.55:36-0.16:167:39Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:115.35:51-0.36:300.16:177:37Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:384.81:105.26:420.07:320.46:187:36Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:384.52:085.07:410.28:410.66:197:34Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:374.43:064.98:480.59:490.66:207:33Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:384.24:074.89:540.510:520.56:217:31Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:414.25:094.810:560.511:470.46:227:29Waning Crescent31Thu
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 9:23 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 Waning Gibbous (72% 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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