Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 4h 39m at 11:52 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 6:35 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:35 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Nov 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:045.28:254.41:330.42:120.56:274:58Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:375.29:014.22:030.52:480.56:284:57Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:105.19:374.02:340.63:250.76:294:56Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:455.010:173.83:070.74:070.86:304:55Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:254.911:043.63:440.94:550.96:314:54Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:124.811:593.54:301.05:490.96:334:53Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:054.85:271.16:450.96:344:52Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:583.61:054.76:301.17:430.86:354:51Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:043.82:124.77:391.08:430.56:364:50Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:114.23:214.88:520.79:390.26:374:49Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:094.74:225.09:580.410:30-0.16:384:48Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:015.25:175.110:580.011:19-0.36:394:47Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:515.76:115.111:54-0.46:404:47New Moon13Fri
14Sat6:426.17:045.112:08-0.612:49-0.66:414:46New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:326.37:575.012:56-0.61:42-0.76:434:45New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:216.38:484.81:44-0.62:33-0.76:444:44New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:116.29:414.52:32-0.43:25-0.56:454:44Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:035.910:374.23:21-0.14:21-0.26:464:43Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:585.511:374.04:160.25:210.16:474:42Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:555.15:160.56:200.36:484:42First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:383.812:524.86:180.87:170.46:494:41First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:403.81:524.57:221.08:130.56:504:41First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:433.82:524.38:261.09:060.56:514:40First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:404.03:484.29:281.09:530.56:524:40Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:274.24:354.110:210.810:340.46:534:39Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:074.45:194.111:090.711:120.36:544:39Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:464.66:014.111:530.511:490.36:554:38Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:244.86:424.012:350.46:564:38Full Moon28Sat
29Sun7:015.07:234.012:250.21:150.36:574:38Full Moon29Sun
30Mon7:375.18:023.91:000.21:520.26:584:38Full 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 3:13 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 90% 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 Waxing Gibbous (90% 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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