Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : 9:10 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 26m at 3:13 am (4.0 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 - Apr 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:454.68:024.61:22-0.11:39-0.15:446:22New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:204.58:354.71:59-0.12:10-0.15:426:23New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:544.39:074.72:350.02:390.15:416:24New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:284.19:394.63:100.13:080.25:396:25Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:033.910:134.53:470.33:390.45:386:26Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:413.611:504.45:270.55:130.66:367:27Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:233.46:130.75:540.76:357:28Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:334.31:113.27:040.96:430.96:337:29First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:234.22:073.18:010.97:400.96:317:30First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:224.23:183.29:050.98:470.96:307:31First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:334.34:293.410:100.710:010.76:287:32First Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:434.55:273.911:060.411:070.46:277:33Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:414.86:184.411:560.16:267:34Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:345.07:074.912:060.012:43-0.36:247:35Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:265.27:555.41:01-0.41:29-0.66:237:36Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:175.28:435.81:55-0.72:14-0.76:217:37Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:075.19:316.02:46-0.92:59-0.86:207:38Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:564.910:196.03:37-0.93:44-0.76:187:39Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:474.611:115.84:30-0.74:32-0.46:177:40Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:434.35:27-0.45:25-0.16:157:41Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:075.512:434.06:28-0.16:250.36:147:42Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:065.21:473.77:310.27:290.66:137:42Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:094.82:563.68:350.48:360.86:117:43Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:174.64:083.79:400.59:470.86:107:44Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:254.45:093.810:390.510:510.86:097:45Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:224.45:584.111:290.411:460.66:077:46Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:114.46:404.312:120.36:067:47Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:544.47:194.612:350.512:510.36:057:48Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:354.47:554.81:190.31:270.26:047:49New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:144.48:304.92:000.22:010.26:027:50New Moon30Wed
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 6:11 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 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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