Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 3h 58m at 1:35 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 8:18 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - May 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:124.84:044.19:370.29:440.66:017:51First Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:224.75:074.310:370.210:510.56:007:52Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:234.65:594.611:300.111:480.35:597:53Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:154.66:464.812:170.15:577:54Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:024.67:295.012:400.21:000.05:567:55Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:464.58:095.21:280.11:400.05:557:56Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:284.58:475.22:120.02:170.15:547:57Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:064.49:235.22:520.02:520.25:537:58Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:444.29:585.23:300.13:250.35:527:59Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:214.010:345.04:080.23:580.55:518:00Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:003.811:124.94:480.44:320.75:508:01Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:423.611:544.75:310.65:100.95:498:02Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:293.56:170.75:551.15:488:03Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:384.51:173.47:050.86:461.25:478:04Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:264.42:093.57:530.87:421.25:468:04Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:184.33:073.68:430.88:451.25:458:05Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:184.34:073.99:370.79:531.05:458:06Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:214.35:014.310:290.510:550.75:448:07Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:174.55:504.811:180.211:520.35:438:08Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:104.66:385.212:05-0.15:428:09Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:024.77:265.712:460.012:53-0.35:418:10New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:554.88:166.01:40-0.41:41-0.55:418:11New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:474.89:066.22:32-0.62:30-0.55:408:11New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:404.89:576.23:23-0.73:19-0.55:398:12New Moon24Mon
25Tue10:334.610:496.14:16-0.64:10-0.35:398:13Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:314.511:465.85:12-0.55:06-0.15:388:14Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:324.46:12-0.36:080.25:388:15Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:465.51:344.37:12-0.17:130.45:378:15First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:465.12:374.38:100.18:180.65:378:16First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:484.83:414.49:090.29:250.75:368:17First Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:534.54:414.510:050.310:300.75:368:18First Quarter31Mon
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 4:56 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 Cape May Harbor, NJ?

Cape May Harbor, NJ is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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