Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 41m at 6:05 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:30 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Feb 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:373.75:250.25:39-0.27:055:20First Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:124.112:303.46:260.36:30-0.17:045:22First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:104.21:353.27:340.37:30-0.17:035:23First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:204.32:553.18:520.28:41-0.17:025:24Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:354.64:113.210:040.09:52-0.37:015:25Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:424.95:153.511:06-0.310:56-0.67:005:26Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:425.26:143.912:03-0.66:595:27Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:385.47:094.212:54-0.96:585:29Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:305.57:594.512:52-1.01:41-1.16:575:30Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:185.48:464.71:44-1.12:24-1.26:565:31Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:035.29:314.72:33-1.13:07-1.06:555:32Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:474.810:174.63:21-0.93:49-0.86:535:33Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:324.411:034.54:10-0.54:33-0.56:525:34Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:183.911:514.35:03-0.25:18-0.26:515:35Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:053.55:570.26:030.16:505:37Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:404.012:543.16:530.56:510.46:495:38Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:343.91:532.87:540.77:450.66:475:39Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:373.83:032.79:020.78:470.66:465:40Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:413.84:082.810:040.79:480.66:455:41Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:374.05:012.910:560.510:410.46:435:42Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:244.25:483.211:410.311:290.26:425:43Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:084.46:313.412:210.16:415:44Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:494.57:103.712:130.012:56-0.16:395:45New Moon23Mon
24Tue7:274.67:474.012:54-0.21:29-0.36:385:47New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:034.68:214.21:32-0.32:01-0.46:375:48New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:374.58:544.42:09-0.42:32-0.46:355:49New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:124.49:304.52:48-0.33:04-0.46:345:50Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:494.210:094.63:29-0.33:40-0.46:325:51Waxing Crescent28Sat
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 9:17 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 72% 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 Gibbous (72% 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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