Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : 10:28 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 10m at 4:44 am (3.4 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 - Aug 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:224.41:054.56:300.67:031.06:008:11First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:074.11:544.77:120.68:021.16:008:10First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:593.92:514.88:020.79:111.06:018:09First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:053.73:595.19:010.610:240.96:028:08Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:233.75:065.410:100.511:300.66:038:07Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:333.96:075.711:160.36:048:06Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:364.17:066.012:300.212:190.16:058:05Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:364.48:026.21:26-0.11:19-0.16:068:04Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:334.88:556.32:18-0.32:16-0.36:078:02Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:245.09:456.23:05-0.53:09-0.46:088:01Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:145.210:345.93:51-0.54:02-0.36:098:00Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:045.311:235.54:37-0.44:550.06:107:59Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:545.25:24-0.25:520.36:107:57Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:135.012:465.16:120.16:510.66:117:56Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:054.51:375.07:000.47:500.86:127:55Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:574.12:314.87:490.78:531.16:137:54Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:553.73:314.78:411.010:001.26:147:52Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:013.64:334.79:381.111:021.26:157:51Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:043.55:284.810:361.111:561.16:167:50Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:573.66:164.911:291.16:177:48Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:453.87:015.012:430.912:180.96:187:47Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:294.07:425.21:250.81:030.86:197:45New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:114.28:215.22:020.61:450.76:207:44New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:494.48:575.22:350.52:240.66:207:43New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:244.59:305.23:060.43:010.56:217:41New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:574.710:035.03:350.43:370.66:227:40Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:304.710:354.84:040.54:150.66:237:38Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:054.811:114.64:340.54:570.86:247:37Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:444.911:534.35:090.65:460.96:257:35Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:305.05:500.76:421.06:267:34First Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:424.11:235.06:380.87:441.16:277:32First 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 7:36 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 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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