Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : 10:44 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 27m at 4:26 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Jun 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:204.09:375.83:110.02:530.15:358:19Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:074.010:255.83:57-0.13:400.15:358:19Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:594.011:165.64:46-0.14:310.25:348:20Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:554.15:400.05:300.45:348:21Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:125.412:544.26:350.06:350.55:348:21Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:095.21:544.37:290.07:410.55:348:22Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:084.92:554.58:220.18:500.65:338:23Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:114.63:584.89:170.19:590.55:338:23Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:164.44:575.110:130.111:040.45:338:24Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:174.25:505.311:060.15:338:24Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:124.26:405.512:040.311:56 AM0.15:338:25Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:064.17:295.612:590.212:450.15:338:25New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:574.08:165.61:510.11:330.25:338:26New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:464.09:005.62:380.02:180.25:338:26New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:314.09:415.43:220.13:010.35:338:26New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:153.910:225.34:040.23:420.55:338:27Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:593.811:035.04:470.34:240.75:338:27Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:443.811:454.85:300.55:080.95:338:27Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:303.86:140.65:571.05:338:28Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:274.51:163.86:550.76:481.25:348:28First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:104.32:013.97:330.87:401.35:348:28First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:544.02:484.08:120.88:351.35:348:28First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:423.83:404.28:530.99:361.35:348:28First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:393.74:314.49:390.810:371.15:358:29Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:383.65:204.710:280.711:330.95:358:29Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:333.66:075.111:170.65:358:29Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:263.76:555.412:260.612:060.45:368:29Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:193.87:445.71:170.312:570.25:368:29Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:134.08:355.92:070.11:480.15:368:29Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:044.19:246.02:55-0.12:39-0.15:378:29Full Moon30Thu
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 7:35 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 71% 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 (71% 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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