Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:01 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 08m at 9:46 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Feb 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:414.26:043.411:590.111:440.07:065:20Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:244.46:483.512:40-0.17:055:21Full Moon2Fri
3Sat7:044.57:293.712:27-0.21:18-0.27:045:22Full Moon3Sat
4Sun7:424.68:073.81:07-0.31:52-0.37:035:23Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:174.68:423.91:44-0.32:24-0.47:025:24Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:504.59:173.92:19-0.32:56-0.47:015:25Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:234.49:523.92:56-0.33:28-0.37:005:26Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:584.210:304.03:34-0.24:03-0.36:595:28Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:374.111:134.04:18-0.14:43-0.26:585:29Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:223.85:100.15:28-0.26:575:30Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:024.112:133.66:070.16:20-0.16:565:31Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:584.21:143.57:100.27:19-0.16:545:32Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:044.32:273.48:210.18:27-0.26:535:33Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:174.53:453.59:33-0.19:37-0.36:525:35Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:234.84:513.810:37-0.410:42-0.66:515:36Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:235.15:504.111:35-0.711:41-0.96:505:37Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:195.46:474.512:29-1.06:485:38New Moon17Sat
18Sun7:135.57:394.712:38-1.11:18-1.26:475:39New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:035.58:284.91:30-1.22:05-1.36:465:40New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:505.49:154.92:20-1.22:49-1.26:445:41Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:365.110:014.83:09-1.03:34-1.06:435:42Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:234.710:494.63:59-0.74:20-0.76:425:43Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:114.211:384.44:52-0.45:08-0.46:405:45Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:013.85:470.05:56-0.16:395:46First Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:284.112:523.56:430.36:460.26:385:47First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:213.91:493.27:420.57:390.46:365:48First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:213.82:543.18:460.68:380.56:355:49First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:253.83:563.19:470.69:370.56:345:50Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:213.94:483.310:390.510:300.46:325:51Waxing Gibbous29Thu
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 12:53 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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