Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : 5:14 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 32m at 11:42 am (3.9 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 - Mar 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:125.48:395.31:43-1.32:13-1.26:315:52Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:595.19:265.32:33-1.22:57-1.16:305:53Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:464.810:145.23:23-1.03:41-0.96:285:54Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:354.311:044.94:16-0.74:29-0.56:275:55Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:263.911:574.65:12-0.35:19-0.16:255:56Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:203.56:100.16:120.26:245:57Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:524.31:183.27:110.47:090.56:225:58Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:534.12:263.08:170.68:120.76:215:59Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:004.03:363.09:230.69:180.76:196:00Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed4:024.04:333.210:190.610:150.66:186:01Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:544.15:203.411:060.411:050.46:166:02Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:394.26:023.711:480.211:510.26:156:03Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:204.46:423.912:250.16:136:04Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun8:004.48:194.212:320.01:59-0.17:127:05New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:364.58:534.42:11-0.12:30-0.27:107:06New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:114.49:254.52:47-0.13:00-0.27:087:07New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:444.39:574.63:22-0.13:29-0.27:077:08New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:174.110:304.63:57-0.14:00-0.17:057:09Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:523.911:074.64:360.14:340.07:047:10Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:323.711:514.65:200.25:150.17:027:11Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:203.56:130.36:050.27:017:12First Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:434.61:173.47:120.47:030.36:597:13First Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:434.52:253.38:180.58:100.46:577:14First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:534.53:433.59:290.49:250.36:567:15First Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:104.64:553.810:350.110:390.06:547:16Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:184.85:554.311:33-0.211:44-0.36:537:17Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:175.06:494.812:25-0.56:517:18Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun7:115.17:405.212:43-0.61:15-0.76:507:19Full Moon28Sun
29Mon8:035.28:295.51:38-0.92:01-0.96:487:20Full Moon29Mon
30Tue8:525.19:165.72:29-1.02:46-0.96:467:21Full Moon30Tue
31Wed9:394.910:015.63:18-0.93:29-0.76:457:22Full Moon31Wed
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 2:28 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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