Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : 4:52 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 47m at 11:11 am (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Nov 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:345.38:594.11:580.52:470.56:274:59Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:085.39:374.02:310.53:260.66:284:58Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:465.210:203.93:070.74:090.76:294:56Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:295.111:103.83:500.84:580.86:304:55Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:195.04:420.95:510.86:314:54Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:063.912:144.95:430.96:460.76:324:53Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:064.01:154.86:480.97:430.56:334:52Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:114.32:224.77:570.88:420.36:344:51Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:154.73:304.89:080.59:380.16:354:50Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed4:145.24:314.910:120.210:32-0.26:374:50Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:075.65:274.911:12-0.111:23-0.46:384:49Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:596.06:224.912:08-0.46:394:48New Moon12Fri
13Sat6:516.27:164.912:14-0.51:02-0.66:404:47New Moon13Sat
14Sun7:426.38:084.81:04-0.61:54-0.66:414:46New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:326.28:594.61:53-0.52:44-0.56:424:45Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:216.09:514.42:41-0.33:35-0.36:434:45Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:115.710:464.23:310.04:29-0.16:444:44Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:045.311:434.04:260.45:240.26:454:43Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:584.95:250.76:180.46:474:43First Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:393.912:514.56:240.97:100.56:484:42First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:353.91:464.27:241.08:010.66:494:41First Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:334.02:434.08:261.18:510.76:504:41First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:284.13:383.99:261.09:380.66:514:40Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed4:154.34:283.910:180.910:200.56:524:40Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:574.55:123.911:060.711:000.46:534:39Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:384.85:563.911:510.511:390.36:544:39Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:174.96:393.912:330.46:554:39Full Moon27Sat
28Sun6:565.17:213.912:170.21:130.36:564:38Full Moon28Sun
29Mon7:355.28:013.912:550.21:520.26:574:38Full Moon29Mon
30Tue8:125.28:403.91:320.12:290.16:584:38Full Moon30Tue
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 2:01 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Crescent (14% illuminated). This places Cape May Harbor, NJ in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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