Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 5h 28m at 5:14 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 11:47 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Nov 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:185.36:394.612:450.312:270.46:274:59Full Moon1Sun
2Mon6:585.67:224.512:240.21:110.26:284:57Full Moon2Mon
3Tue7:395.88:064.51:030.11:550.16:294:56Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:225.98:524.41:450.02:410.16:304:55Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:085.99:414.22:280.13:300.16:314:54Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:585.710:384.13:160.24:260.26:324:53Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:565.511:424.04:120.45:270.36:334:52Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:585.35:170.56:280.46:344:51Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:474.11:025.16:260.67:280.36:364:50Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:544.32:094.97:360.78:280.36:374:49Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:004.53:164.78:480.69:250.26:384:48Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:004.94:164.79:530.410:160.16:394:48Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:525.25:094.610:510.211:030.06:404:47Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:405.55:584.511:450.111:490.06:414:46Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:255.66:464.412:350.06:424:45New Moon15Sun
16Mon7:095.77:314.312:320.01:21-0.16:434:45New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:515.68:144.21:140.02:040.06:444:44New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:315.58:554.01:530.22:460.16:464:43New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:115.39:373.82:310.43:280.36:474:42Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:525.110:213.63:100.64:130.56:484:42Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:354.811:103.53:510.85:000.66:494:41Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:214.64:381.05:480.86:504:41Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:003.512:084.35:321.26:330.86:514:40First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:513.512:564.16:271.37:170.86:524:40First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:433.61:494.07:251.38:030.86:534:39First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:383.82:463.98:281.28:500.76:544:39First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:304.13:423.99:281.09:360.56:554:39Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:174.44:323.910:230.710:200.36:564:38Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:014.85:204.011:130.411:040.16:574:38Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:455.26:094.012:030.16:584:38Full Moon30Mon
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 8:30 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 maximum.

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 (81% illuminated). This places Cape May Harbor, NJ in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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