Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 11m at 9:10 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 3:59 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Dec 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:595.35:174.611:02-0.211:14-0.56:594:37Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:505.76:124.611:59-0.57:004:37New Moon2Mon
3Tue6:425.97:064.612:03-0.612:54-0.77:014:37New Moon3Tue
4Wed7:326.17:584.512:53-0.71:45-0.77:024:37New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:216.08:484.31:41-0.62:35-0.67:034:37New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:085.89:384.12:28-0.43:25-0.57:034:37Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:575.510:313.93:16-0.14:17-0.27:044:37Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:485.111:273.74:070.25:110.07:054:37Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:404.75:030.56:050.27:064:37First Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:223.612:324.46:020.86:550.47:074:37First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:173.51:244.17:000.97:450.47:084:37First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:143.62:203.98:011.08:340.57:084:37First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:103.73:173.79:031.09:210.57:094:37First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:593.94:093.79:590.810:040.47:104:38Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:434.24:553.610:490.710:440.37:114:38Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:234.45:403.611:350.511:230.27:114:38Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:034.66:233.612:190.37:124:39Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:434.87:073.612:020.11:010.17:134:39Full Moon18Wed
19Thu7:225.07:493.612:400.01:410.07:134:39Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:005.18:293.61:19-0.12:20-0.17:144:40Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:395.19:103.61:58-0.13:00-0.17:144:40Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:195.19:553.62:38-0.13:43-0.17:154:41Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:035.010:453.63:230.04:30-0.17:154:41Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:534.811:403.74:160.15:21-0.17:164:42Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:474.65:160.26:13-0.17:164:42Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:363.812:444.46:200.27:06-0.27:164:43Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:364.11:464.27:280.28:02-0.27:174:44Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:414.32:544.08:390.19:00-0.37:174:44Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:434.74:013.99:480.09:57-0.47:174:45Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon4:415.05:013.910:50-0.310:52-0.57:174:46Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue5:345.35:583.911:48-0.511:43-0.67:184:47Waning Crescent31Tue
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 12:34 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Cape May Harbor, NJ in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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