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 2h 56m 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 - Apr 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:375.01:173.67:080.26:590.26:437:23First Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:404.82:263.58:140.38:070.46:417:24First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:514.73:433.79:230.39:220.46:407:25First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:074.74:534.010:290.210:350.26:387:26Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:144.75:514.411:260.011:380.06:377:27Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:114.86:424.712:16-0.26:357:28Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:024.87:305.112:35-0.21:02-0.46:347:29Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:504.88:145.31:27-0.41:46-0.46:327:29Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:354.78:565.42:15-0.52:26-0.46:317:30Full Moon9Thu
10Fri9:164.59:355.32:59-0.43:04-0.36:297:31Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:564.310:135.23:40-0.33:40-0.16:287:32Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:354.010:525.04:22-0.14:160.26:267:33Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:163.811:344.75:060.24:540.56:257:34Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:013.55:530.55:360.86:237:35Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:194.512:503.36:440.76:251.06:227:36Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:084.31:433.27:360.97:191.16:207:37Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:014.12:423.28:301.08:181.26:197:38Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:004.03:473.39:261.09:241.26:187:39Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:034.04:453.610:190.810:281.06:167:40Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:594.15:323.911:040.711:230.86:157:41Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:474.26:144.311:460.46:137:42Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:324.36:554.812:120.512:250.26:127:43Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:174.47:375.11:000.21:060.06:117:44New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:024.58:195.51:46-0.11:46-0.26:097:45New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:474.59:025.72:32-0.32:28-0.36:087:46New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:334.49:475.83:18-0.43:11-0.36:077:47New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:204.310:365.74:06-0.33:57-0.26:057:48Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:134.111:305.64:59-0.24:480.06:047:49Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:134.05:58-0.15:480.26:037:50Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:295.31:164.06:590.16:540.46:027:51First Quarter30Thu
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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