Highlands, New Jersey Weather
Highlands, New Jersey — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Highlands, Monmouth County.
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About Highlands, New Jersey
Highlands, a place where the Navesink River meets the Atlantic, feels like the edge of the world, a liminal space where fresh water surrenders to the salt and the sky stretches in an unbroken, often dramatic, canvas. It lies 6.6 miles east of Middletown, NJ (from Middletown, NJ: bearing 84°T), and is situated 6.9 miles north of Long Branch. The land here is not flat, but rises with a determined character, offering glimpses of the vast, shifting ocean beyond dense stands of oak and pine. Salt spray often mists the air, carrying the faint, briny scent of seaweed and distant tides, a constant reminder of the powerful forces that shape this coastline. The light, especially in the late afternoon, can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, casting long, painterly shadows across the uneven terrain and catching the glint of sunlight on the water's surface. This stretch of shore has long been a haven for those who understand the sea's pull, from early fishing communities to the modern-day mariners who still ply these waters. The local economy, intrinsically tied to the bounty of the ocean, has evolved from simple sustenance to a vibrant hub for recreational boating and seafood. The iconic Highlands – a name that truly reflects its elevated position relative to the surrounding lowlands – boasts a history of maritime enterprise, with weathered docks and bustling marinas speaking of generations of connection to the water. The spirit of Highlands is one of resilience, a quiet acknowledgment of nature's power, and a deep appreciation for the unique beauty of this coastal meeting point.
Live animated radar for Highlands and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Highlands, Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40.40372°N, 73.991527°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 07732 |
| Area Code | 732, 848 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Highlands, New Jersey Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Highlands, New Jersey, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Highlands includes coordinates 40.403720°N, 73.991527°W, situated in Monmouth County. ZIP code 07732. Telephone area code: 732, 848. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
