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 4h 24m 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 - Oct 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:434.21:055.36:220.87:360.96:556:42Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:443.92:055.07:211.18:401.16:566:40Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:493.73:104.88:231.39:461.26:576:39Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:593.74:174.79:301.410:441.16:586:37Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:593.95:124.710:331.311:311.06:596:35Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:474.15:584.811:261.27:006:34Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:284.46:394.812:110.912:131.07:016:32Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:074.77:184.812:470.712:560.87:026:31Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:434.97:554.81:210.61:360.77:036:29New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:195.18:314.81:530.62:150.67:046:28New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:525.29:054.62:230.52:510.57:056:26New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:255.39:384.42:520.63:270.67:066:25New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:585.310:124.23:210.64:040.77:076:23Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:335.310:504.03:520.74:460.87:086:22Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:145.211:363.84:280.95:360.97:096:21Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:045.15:131.06:351.07:106:19Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:333.71:025.16:111.17:361.07:116:18First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:383.72:065.07:181.18:400.97:126:16First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:513.83:185.08:321.19:440.77:136:15First Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:054.14:285.29:490.910:420.47:146:14Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:084.65:285.310:570.511:330.17:156:12Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:015.26:225.411:580.27:166:11Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:515.77:145.412:22-0.112:54-0.17:176:09Full Moon23Sun
24Mon7:406.08:065.31:09-0.31:48-0.37:186:08Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:296.28:555.11:55-0.42:40-0.47:196:07Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:156.39:434.92:40-0.33:29-0.37:206:06Full Moon26Wed
27Thu10:026.110:324.63:24-0.14:19-0.17:216:04Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:495.811:244.24:090.25:120.37:236:03Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:405.54:570.56:100.67:246:02Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:203.911:34 AM5.14:510.96:090.86:255:01Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:193.712:304.85:501.17:070.96:265:00Third Quarter31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8535901)

Common Questions About Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides

Show All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA