Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 3h 39m at 4:49 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:564.15:39-0.35:450.05:436:22Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:235.012:593.86:410.06:480.35:426:23Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:274.73:073.78:450.28:550.56:407:24Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:354.54:173.89:500.310:040.56:397:25Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:414.45:173.910:490.311:060.46:377:26Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:374.46:074.111:400.211:590.36:367:27Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:254.46:514.412:240.16:347:28Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:094.47:314.612:470.21:050.16:337:29Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:504.48:094.71:310.11:420.06:317:30New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:294.48:444.92:120.02:170.06:307:31New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:064.49:194.92:490.02:500.06:287:32New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:414.29:524.93:250.03:210.16:277:33New Moon12Tue
13Wed10:174.110:254.84:000.13:520.36:257:34Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:533.911:004.74:370.34:250.46:247:35Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:323.711:384.65:170.55:020.66:227:36Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:153.56:010.65:460.76:217:37Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:224.51:033.56:500.76:380.86:197:38First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:114.41:573.57:420.77:360.86:187:39First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:074.33:003.78:380.78:420.86:177:40First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:134.44:074.09:390.59:530.66:157:41First Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:224.55:074.410:370.310:590.26:147:42Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:244.76:004.911:30-0.111:59-0.16:127:43Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:204.86:525.412:21-0.46:117:44Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:155.07:445.812:56-0.51:11-0.66:107:45Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:095.08:356.11:51-0.82:01-0.76:087:46Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:025.09:256.22:43-0.92:50-0.86:077:47Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:534.910:166.13:35-0.93:39-0.66:067:48Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:464.711:095.94:27-0.74:30-0.46:057:48Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:434.55:23-0.55:26-0.16:037:49Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:045.512:424.26:22-0.26:270.36:027:50Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 8:00 am — 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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