Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:12 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 54m at 10:06 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Nov 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:064.13:194.68:461.19:350.76:274:59Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:024.34:124.59:451.010:220.66:284:57Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:484.54:584.510:360.911:030.56:294:56Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:294.75:404.511:220.711:410.46:304:55Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:084.96:204.512:060.66:314:54Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:465.17:004.512:180.412:460.46:324:53New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:235.27:384.512:520.31:250.36:334:52New Moon7Fri
8Sat7:585.38:144.31:250.32:020.36:354:51New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:325.28:504.21:570.42:380.46:364:50New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:075.29:264.02:280.53:150.56:374:49Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:435.110:063.93:020.63:570.56:384:48Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:235.010:533.83:400.74:440.66:394:48Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:114.911:473.74:280.85:370.66:404:47Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:044.85:260.96:310.66:414:46First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:463.81:034.76:290.97:280.56:424:45First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:504.02:094.77:380.88:280.36:434:45First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:584.33:174.88:500.69:260.06:454:44Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:594.84:194.99:570.310:21-0.26:464:43Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:545.35:165.010:57-0.111:12-0.56:474:42Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:465.76:115.111:55-0.46:484:42Full Moon20Thu
21Fri6:386.07:055.112:03-0.712:50-0.76:494:41Full Moon21Fri
22Sat7:296.27:585.012:53-0.81:42-0.86:504:41Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:196.28:494.81:42-0.72:33-0.76:514:40Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:076.09:414.62:30-0.53:24-0.56:524:40Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:575.710:354.33:19-0.34:18-0.36:534:39Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:505.311:324.14:120.15:140.06:544:39Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:445.05:090.46:100.26:554:39Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:293.912:384.66:080.77:050.46:564:38Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:273.81:334.37:070.97:580.56:574:38Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:263.92:314.18:081.08:510.56:584:38Third Quarter30Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8535901)

Common Questions About Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Cape May Harbor, NJ today?

Slack tide in Cape May Harbor, NJ is approximately 1:09 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 Cape May Harbor, NJ?

Cape May Harbor, NJ is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% 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 Cape May Harbor, 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 Cape May Harbor, NJ?

Tide predictions for Cape May Harbor, 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 Cape May Harbor, NJ?

Tide data for Cape May Harbor, NJ is sourced from NOAA Station #8535901. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8535901.

What is the moon phase in Cape May Harbor, NJ tonight?

Tonight the moon over Cape May Harbor, NJ is Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). This places Cape May Harbor, 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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