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 : 4:29 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 55m at 11:02 am (3.9 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 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:143.62:382.98:370.88:210.47:065:20First Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:173.73:432.99:410.79:200.47:055:21Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:133.94:393.010:350.510:150.27:045:22Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:034.25:293.211:230.211:050.07:035:23Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:494.56:163.512:07-0.17:025:24Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:334.77:013.812:49-0.47:015:25Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:174.97:444.112:40-0.61:28-0.67:005:27Full Moon7Tue
8Wed7:595.08:264.41:26-0.82:06-0.86:595:28Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:405.09:084.62:11-0.92:45-0.96:585:29Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:234.99:544.72:57-0.93:27-0.96:565:30Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:094.610:444.73:47-0.74:12-0.86:555:31Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:004.311:384.74:43-0.55:03-0.66:545:32Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:563.95:44-0.35:58-0.46:535:33Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:374.612:573.66:48-0.16:57-0.36:525:35Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:414.52:083.47:580.08:03-0.16:515:36Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:544.53:253.39:100.09:13-0.16:495:37Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:034.64:333.510:16-0.110:18-0.26:485:38Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:024.75:303.711:13-0.311:16-0.46:475:39Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:564.86:223.912:04-0.56:465:40Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:454.97:094.112:09-0.512:50-0.66:445:41New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:294.97:514.312:57-0.61:31-0.76:435:42New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:094.88:304.41:41-0.62:08-0.76:425:44New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:464.79:064.42:21-0.52:43-0.66:405:45New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:234.49:424.33:00-0.43:17-0.46:395:46Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:594.110:194.23:39-0.23:51-0.26:385:47Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:373.810:584.14:200.14:270.06:365:48Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:183.511:403.95:050.45:060.26:355:49Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:023.35:530.65:480.46:335:50First Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:253.812:503.06:460.86:340.56:325:51First Quarter29Wed
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 1:45 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 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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