Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 2h 44m at 3:50 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 10:32 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:38 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - May 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:595.31:404.27:18-0.17:280.36:007:52Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:015.02:454.28:180.08:350.55:597:53Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:074.83:534.49:190.19:450.55:587:54Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:144.64:554.610:180.110:500.45:577:55Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:144.55:484.811:110.111:470.35:567:56Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:064.56:355.011:590.15:557:57Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:544.47:185.112:390.212:440.15:547:58Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:404.48:005.21:270.11:260.15:537:58New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:234.38:395.32:110.02:050.15:527:59New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:044.39:165.32:520.02:420.25:518:00New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:434.29:525.23:300.13:180.35:508:01New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:214.010:285.04:080.23:530.45:498:02Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:023.911:064.94:470.44:290.65:488:03Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:453.811:464.75:290.55:100.85:478:04Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:313.76:130.75:561.05:468:05Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:294.51:183.76:570.86:471.15:458:06First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:144.32:073.77:410.87:421.15:448:07First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:034.23:003.98:270.88:411.15:438:08First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:004.13:584.29:190.79:470.95:438:09First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:034.14:524.610:120.510:490.65:428:09Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:034.25:435.011:040.311:470.35:418:10Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:594.46:325.411:540.05:408:11Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:534.57:235.812:420.012:44-0.25:408:12Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:484.68:146.11:36-0.41:36-0.45:398:13Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:424.79:066.32:28-0.62:27-0.55:398:14Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:354.89:576.33:19-0.73:18-0.55:388:14Full Moon26Sun
27Mon10:294.710:506.14:11-0.74:10-0.45:378:15Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:264.711:465.85:05-0.65:08-0.15:378:16Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:264.66:02-0.46:100.15:368:17Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:445.41:264.66:59-0.27:140.35:368:17Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:425.12:264.67:54-0.18:180.55:368:18Third Quarter31Fri
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 7:11 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 94% 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 (94% 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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