Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 1h 16m at 11:19 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 6:07 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - May 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:314.86:084.911:40-0.16:017:52Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:265.06:595.412:04-0.112:29-0.35:597:53Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:205.07:495.91:01-0.41:17-0.55:587:53Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:145.08:396.11:56-0.72:05-0.65:577:54Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:054.99:286.22:49-0.82:52-0.65:567:55Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:564.710:176.13:40-0.73:38-0.45:557:56Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:494.411:095.84:33-0.54:28-0.15:547:57Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:454.15:29-0.25:220.25:537:58Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:055.412:453.96:290.16:230.65:527:59Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:025.11:463.77:280.37:250.85:518:00Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:014.72:493.78:270.58:301.05:508:01Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:024.53:543.89:250.69:361.15:498:02Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:054.34:513.910:190.610:381.05:488:03Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:004.25:374.211:050.611:310.95:478:04Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:484.26:184.411:460.55:468:05Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:314.26:564.712:190.712:240.55:458:06Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:134.17:334.91:030.61:000.45:448:07Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:544.18:105.01:450.41:350.45:448:07New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:344.18:465.12:240.32:090.45:438:08New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:124.09:205.23:020.32:420.45:428:09New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:503.89:555.23:380.33:160.55:418:10New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:283.710:315.14:160.43:510.65:418:11Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:093.611:125.04:580.54:300.75:408:12Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:563.611:594.95:450.65:180.85:398:12Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:493.66:350.66:150.85:398:13Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:514.81:443.77:270.57:180.85:388:14First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:484.72:444.08:200.58:250.85:378:15First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:504.63:484.39:150.39:360.65:378:16First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:584.64:484.810:120.210:450.45:368:16Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:034.65:435.311:060.011:470.05:368:17Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:014.66:355.711:57-0.25:368:18Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 2:43 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 86% 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 Waxing Gibbous (86% 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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