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 3h 04m 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 - Apr 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:384.35:133.710:570.510:510.45:436:23Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:254.55:564.111:370.211:410.15:416:24Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:104.76:384.612:17-0.15:396:25Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun7:544.98:205.012:29-0.21:55-0.36:387:26Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:384.99:015.32:15-0.52:34-0.56:367:27Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:224.99:445.53:01-0.63:13-0.56:357:28Full Moon6Tue
7Wed10:064.710:295.63:48-0.73:54-0.56:337:29Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:544.411:195.54:39-0.54:40-0.36:327:30Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:484.15:36-0.35:320.06:307:31Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:155.312:493.86:380.06:330.26:297:32Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:175.11:563.67:440.27:390.56:277:33Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:244.93:113.58:520.38:520.66:267:34Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:384.74:273.710:010.310:070.56:247:35Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:494.75:294.011:020.211:130.46:237:35Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:484.76:214.311:530.16:217:36Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:384.77:074.612:100.212:390.06:207:37Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:254.77:494.91:020.01:21-0.16:197:38New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:084.78:285.01:48-0.11:59-0.16:177:39New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:484.59:035.12:31-0.12:34-0.16:167:40New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:254.49:385.13:10-0.13:070.06:147:41New Moon20Tue
21Wed10:014.210:115.03:480.03:390.26:137:42Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:393.910:474.94:260.24:110.46:127:43Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:183.711:254.75:070.54:460.76:107:44Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:023.55:520.75:250.96:097:45Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:074.512:503.36:420.96:121.06:087:46Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:544.31:433.27:331.07:051.26:067:47First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:464.22:423.28:271.08:051.26:057:48First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:454.13:473.49:251.09:121.16:047:49First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:504.24:453.710:180.810:200.96:037:50First Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:514.35:334.111:060.511:190.66:017:51Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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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