Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : 1:35 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 36m at 8:02 am (3.8 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 - Aug 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:193.76:435.012:140.912:010.86:008:11Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:053.87:265.11:010.712:450.76:018:10Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:503.98:085.31:430.61:280.66:028:09Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:334.18:475.32:220.42:080.56:028:08Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:114.29:245.32:580.32:460.56:038:07Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:484.39:595.33:320.33:230.56:048:06Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:244.310:355.24:060.34:010.66:058:04Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:014.411:135.04:410.34:430.66:068:03Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:424.511:564.85:190.35:310.76:078:02Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:284.76:010.46:260.86:088:01Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:434.61:184.86:480.47:260.86:098:00Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:364.42:144.97:380.48:310.86:107:58Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:384.23:195.18:350.49:430.86:117:57Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:514.14:285.49:400.410:530.56:127:56Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:034.25:335.610:460.311:560.36:127:55Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:064.46:325.911:490.16:137:53Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:054.67:296.112:530.012:48-0.16:147:52New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:024.98:236.21:47-0.31:44-0.36:157:51New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:545.19:136.12:36-0.42:37-0.36:167:49New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:435.210:005.93:22-0.43:27-0.36:177:48New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:305.310:465.64:07-0.34:17-0.16:187:46Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:185.211:335.24:52-0.15:080.26:197:45Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:065.15:380.26:010.56:207:44Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:204.812:554.96:250.56:560.86:217:42First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:094.41:444.87:110.87:521.16:217:41First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:594.02:364.67:581.08:501.26:227:39First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:553.83:334.68:491.29:531.36:237:38First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:593.64:324.69:451.210:521.26:247:36Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:593.75:254.810:411.211:431.16:257:35Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:513.86:125.011:321.16:267:33Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:384.06:565.112:290.912:180.96:277:32Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 10:48 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 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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