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 5h 31m 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 - Nov 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:193.61:284.56:511.38:051.06:274:58Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:223.72:294.47:541.48:591.06:284:57Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:213.83:274.38:581.39:450.96:294:56Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:104.14:164.39:541.210:250.86:304:55Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:524.44:594.310:421.011:010.76:314:54Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:304.75:404.311:270.811:360.66:324:53Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:074.96:204.312:100.66:334:52New Moon7Mon
8Tue6:445.16:594.212:100.512:500.56:354:51New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:215.37:384.212:440.41:300.46:364:50New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:575.48:164.01:170.42:090.36:374:49New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:345.48:553.91:520.42:490.46:384:48Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:145.49:383.82:290.43:330.46:394:48Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:585.310:293.73:100.54:240.56:404:47Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:505.211:283.64:010.75:210.56:414:46Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:495.15:030.86:190.56:424:45First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:323.712:504.96:120.87:160.46:434:44First Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:374.01:554.87:230.88:140.36:454:44First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:454.33:034.78:360.69:110.16:464:43Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:474.84:064.79:450.410:04-0.16:474:42Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:415.25:014.710:460.110:53-0.36:484:42Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:315.65:544.611:42-0.211:42-0.46:494:41Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:215.86:474.512:37-0.36:504:41Full Moon22Tue
23Wed7:105.97:384.412:30-0.41:27-0.46:514:40Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:575.98:264.21:16-0.32:16-0.36:524:40Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:425.79:134.12:01-0.23:03-0.26:534:39Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:275.510:023.82:450.13:520.16:544:39Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:135.110:543.73:310.44:430.36:554:39Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:024.811:473.54:210.65:360.56:564:38Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:524.55:160.96:260.66:574:38Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:403.512:414.26:131.17:130.76:584:38Third Quarter30Wed
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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