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 4h 12m 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 - Dec 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:495.29:203.82:100.13:080.16:594:37Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:285.210:043.82:500.23:500.17:004:37Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:115.010:543.93:350.34:360.17:014:37Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:004.911:484.04:280.45:270.17:024:37Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:544.75:290.46:180.17:034:37Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:454.112:524.56:330.47:120.07:044:37Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:464.41:564.37:400.48:10-0.17:054:37Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:504.73:054.28:510.39:09-0.27:054:37Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu3:535.04:114.29:580.010:07-0.37:064:37Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:495.45:104.210:59-0.211:01-0.57:074:37Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:435.66:074.211:56-0.511:55-0.67:084:37New Moon11Sat
12Sun6:365.87:024.312:51-0.67:094:37New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:285.97:544.312:47-0.61:41-0.77:094:37New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:165.88:434.21:36-0.62:29-0.77:104:38New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:025.69:314.12:24-0.53:15-0.57:114:38Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:485.310:204.03:11-0.24:02-0.47:114:38Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:344.911:103.94:000.14:50-0.17:124:39Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:214.511:593.84:520.45:370.17:134:39Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:084.25:470.66:230.27:134:39First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:483.712:563.86:420.87:070.47:144:40First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:393.71:483.67:390.97:540.47:144:40First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:343.82:463.48:410.98:430.57:154:41First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:293.93:443.39:410.89:320.47:154:41Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:194.14:363.310:340.710:180.37:164:42Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:044.45:243.411:220.511:020.27:164:43Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:474.66:103.412:070.27:164:43Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:304.86:563.612:500.07:174:44Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:115.07:393.712:29-0.11:30-0.27:174:45Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:525.18:213.81:11-0.32:09-0.47:174:45Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:325.29:023.91:54-0.42:47-0.57:174:46Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:125.19:464.02:37-0.43:28-0.57:184:47Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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