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 3h 53m 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 - Feb 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:104.25:293.211:230.211:110.07:055:20Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:554.56:173.412:09-0.17:045:21Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:404.87:033.612:53-0.47:035:23New Moon3Tue
4Wed7:245.07:473.912:44-0.51:34-0.67:025:24New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:075.28:304.11:29-0.72:14-0.87:015:25New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:495.29:134.22:13-0.82:55-0.97:005:26Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:335.110:004.33:00-0.83:39-0.96:595:27Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:214.910:504.43:50-0.74:26-0.86:585:28Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:134.611:454.44:47-0.55:17-0.76:575:30Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:084.25:49-0.36:10-0.56:565:31First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:434.41:083.86:53-0.17:07-0.46:555:32First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:464.42:173.68:030.08:09-0.26:545:33First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:574.43:303.59:160.09:15-0.26:535:34Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:054.64:363.510:22-0.110:18-0.36:515:35Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:044.75:343.711:21-0.311:15-0.46:505:36Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:584.96:273.812:13-0.56:495:38Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:484.97:154.012:08-0.51:01-0.66:485:39Full Moon17Tue
18Wed7:335.07:594.112:56-0.61:43-0.76:465:40Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:144.98:384.21:40-0.62:21-0.66:455:41Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:524.89:164.22:21-0.52:58-0.56:445:42Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:284.69:544.13:01-0.43:33-0.46:425:43Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:054.310:334.03:40-0.24:09-0.16:415:44Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:434.011:133.94:220.14:460.16:405:45Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:233.711:563.85:070.35:240.36:385:46Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:053.45:550.56:040.46:375:47Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:413.712:523.16:470.76:480.56:355:48Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:323.71:493.07:450.87:400.66:345:50Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:343.82:592.98:520.78:430.66:335:51Third Quarter28Sat
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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