Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 27m at 3:58 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:255.55:435.111:270.011:41-0.36:264:59Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:156.06:365.212:22-0.36:274:58New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:056.37:295.212:30-0.51:15-0.66:294:57New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:566.48:225.11:19-0.62:07-0.66:304:56New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:476.49:154.92:09-0.52:59-0.66:314:55Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:396.210:114.72:59-0.33:54-0.46:324:54Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:355.911:124.53:54-0.14:53-0.16:334:53Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:355.64:550.35:530.16:344:52First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:154.312:355.26:000.56:520.36:354:51First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:184.31:364.87:050.77:510.46:364:50First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:224.32:394.68:120.88:480.46:374:49First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:244.43:394.49:160.89:400.46:394:48Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:164.64:304.410:130.710:250.46:404:47Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:014.85:154.311:030.611:070.46:414:46Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:424.95:584.311:500.511:470.36:424:46Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:215.16:404.212:330.46:434:45Full Moon16Wed
17Thu6:595.27:214.212:240.31:130.36:444:44Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:365.28:004.11:010.31:510.36:454:43Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:125.28:384.01:360.32:270.36:464:43Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:475.19:163.92:100.43:030.46:474:42Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:225.09:553.82:440.53:410.56:484:42Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:584.910:373.73:200.64:220.66:494:41Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:394.711:243.74:020.75:070.66:514:40Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:244.64:530.85:530.66:524:40Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:143.712:144.55:500.96:410.56:534:39Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:083.91:104.46:510.87:330.46:544:39Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:074.22:134.37:570.78:290.26:554:39Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:094.53:214.39:070.59:270.06:564:38Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:075.04:234.410:110.110:21-0.36:574:38Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:015.55:204.511:10-0.211:15-0.56:584:38Waning Crescent30Wed
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 7:16 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 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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