Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : 9:10 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 45m at 2:54 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Feb 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:143.94:392.810:400.610:140.47:065:20Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:044.15:292.911:300.411:020.27:055:21Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:504.36:173.112:150.27:045:22Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:334.57:013.312:560.07:035:23Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:154.77:423.512:31-0.11:33-0.27:025:24Full Moon5Thu
6Fri7:534.88:203.61:13-0.32:07-0.47:015:25Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:294.88:563.81:52-0.42:40-0.57:005:27Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:064.89:343.92:32-0.43:15-0.56:595:28Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:444.610:154.13:15-0.43:52-0.56:585:29Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:254.411:014.24:02-0.34:33-0.46:575:30Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:124.111:514.34:56-0.25:18-0.36:555:31Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:043.75:550.06:09-0.26:545:32Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:474.31:043.47:000.17:05-0.16:535:33Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:524.42:163.28:130.28:110.06:525:35Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:064.53:373.29:290.19:23-0.16:515:36Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:164.74:473.310:36-0.110:29-0.26:505:37Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:185.05:483.611:36-0.411:30-0.56:485:38Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:155.26:443.812:29-0.66:475:39New Moon18Wed
19Thu7:075.37:344.112:27-0.61:17-0.86:465:40New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:555.38:194.31:18-0.82:00-0.96:445:41New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:385.19:014.42:05-0.82:40-0.86:435:42New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:194.99:424.42:49-0.73:19-0.76:425:43Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:594.510:224.33:34-0.43:57-0.46:405:45Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:404.211:044.24:19-0.14:36-0.26:395:46Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:223.811:464.05:070.25:160.16:385:47Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:063.45:580.45:560.36:365:48First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:313.912:543.16:510.76:400.66:355:49First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:213.71:512.87:520.87:310.76:335:50First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:233.73:022.79:020.98:330.76:325:51First Quarter29Sun
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 6:02 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Cape May Harbor, NJ in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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