Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:49 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 51m at 10:35 pm (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Oct 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:194.45:335.111:010.811:440.66:556:42Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:074.86:225.311:550.56:566:41Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:535.37:115.512:290.212:480.16:576:39New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:405.78:005.61:130.01:39-0.26:586:38New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:286.18:495.51:58-0.32:30-0.46:596:36New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:156.39:385.42:43-0.43:20-0.47:006:35New Moon6Thu
7Fri10:046.310:285.23:29-0.34:11-0.37:016:33Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:566.211:244.94:17-0.25:08-0.17:026:32Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:536.05:120.16:090.27:036:30Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:254.612:545.76:120.47:130.47:046:29First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:304.41:575.47:170.68:160.57:056:27First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:374.33:045.28:240.89:200.67:066:26First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:474.34:115.09:330.910:210.67:076:24Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:514.55:105.010:380.811:140.57:086:23Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:444.76:005.011:350.77:096:21Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:294.96:454.912:000.412:250.67:106:20Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:115.17:284.912:420.41:110.57:116:18Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:505.38:084.81:210.31:540.47:126:17Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:275.48:474.71:580.32:340.47:136:16Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:025.49:244.62:320.43:110.47:146:14Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:375.310:004.43:050.53:480.57:156:13Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:125.210:384.23:370.64:250.77:166:11Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:475.111:184.04:100.85:060.97:176:10Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:274.94:471.05:511.07:186:09Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:043.812:104.85:301.16:401.17:196:07Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:533.712:584.76:211.27:301.17:206:06Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:463.71:514.67:181.38:221.17:216:05Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:443.92:504.68:201.29:170.97:226:04Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:464.13:554.69:271.010:120.67:236:03Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:444.53:564.89:330.710:040.36:245:01Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon4:365.04:515.010:320.410:530.06:255:00Waning Crescent31Mon
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 1:42 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 7% 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 (7% 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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