Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:23 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 18m at 11:08 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:38 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Feb 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:424.77:063.612:02-0.312:53-0.47:055:20New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:244.87:473.812:48-0.31:32-0.57:045:21New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:034.78:243.91:30-0.42:08-0.57:035:22New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:394.68:593.92:08-0.42:41-0.57:035:23New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:134.59:343.92:45-0.33:14-0.47:025:25Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:484.210:103.93:22-0.13:46-0.27:015:26Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:233.910:473.84:000.14:19-0.16:595:27Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:003.611:263.84:420.34:540.16:585:28Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:403.45:270.55:330.26:575:29First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:083.712:233.16:180.76:150.36:565:30First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:563.71:162.97:150.77:060.36:555:31First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:553.82:242.88:240.78:070.36:545:33First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:044.03:383.09:330.59:150.26:535:34Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:084.34:403.210:320.210:18-0.16:525:35Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:044.65:343.611:24-0.211:16-0.56:505:36Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:565.06:264.112:13-0.66:495:37Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:475.27:174.512:11-0.812:59-0.96:485:38Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:375.48:054.81:04-1.11:44-1.16:475:39Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:255.48:535.11:55-1.32:28-1.26:455:41Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:125.29:415.22:45-1.23:12-1.26:445:42Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:014.810:335.13:38-1.14:00-1.06:435:43Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:544.411:284.94:34-0.84:51-0.76:415:44Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:504.05:35-0.45:46-0.46:405:45Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:264.712:493.66:38-0.16:44-0.16:395:46Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:284.51:563.37:450.17:480.16:375:47Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:374.33:113.28:560.38:560.26:365:48Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:464.34:183.210:010.210:000.26:345:49Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:444.35:123.410:560.110:560.16:335:50Waning Crescent28Mon
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 2:15 am — 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 88% 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 (88% 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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