Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 1h 07m at 10:28 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 5:19 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Feb 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:585.110:284.43:26-0.84:03-0.97:065:20Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:464.611:174.34:19-0.54:50-0.77:055:21Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:344.25:14-0.25:36-0.47:045:22Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:064.112:233.76:110.16:22-0.17:035:23First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:564.01:143.37:090.47:080.27:025:24First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:503.82:122.98:120.68:000.47:015:26First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:523.83:192.89:200.68:580.57:005:27First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:533.84:202.810:210.69:550.56:595:28Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:474.05:132.911:140.410:460.36:585:29Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:344.26:013.012:010.36:565:30Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:194.36:463.212:420.16:555:31Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:004.57:263.412:180.01:18-0.16:545:32Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:384.68:033.612:59-0.11:51-0.26:535:34Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:134.68:383.81:37-0.22:22-0.36:525:35Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:464.69:113.92:14-0.32:51-0.36:515:36Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:194.49:454.02:51-0.33:22-0.36:495:37Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:534.210:234.13:31-0.23:55-0.36:485:38Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:324.011:064.24:16-0.14:33-0.26:475:39Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:173.711:564.35:090.15:18-0.16:465:40Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:093.46:080.26:090.06:445:41Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:534.31:123.27:140.37:090.16:435:43Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:014.42:313.08:310.38:210.16:425:44Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:194.53:543.19:460.19:370.06:405:45Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:294.85:013.410:50-0.210:44-0.36:395:46Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:305.16:013.811:47-0.511:45-0.66:375:47Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:275.36:554.212:38-0.86:365:48New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:185.47:444.512:41-0.81:25-1.06:355:49New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:065.48:304.71:33-1.02:07-1.06:335:50New Moon28Sat
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 1:53 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (79% illuminated). This places Cape May Harbor, NJ in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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