Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 1h 51m at 4:47 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:285.05:411.06:551.16:566:41First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:523.81:265.06:371.17:581.16:576:40First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:573.72:325.07:411.19:071.06:576:38First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:153.83:475.28:561.110:150.86:586:37First Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:324.14:565.410:120.811:140.56:596:35Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:334.55:555.611:200.57:006:34Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:275.06:495.812:060.112:190.17:016:32Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:185.57:425.812:54-0.21:16-0.27:026:31Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:085.98:325.81:41-0.42:09-0.47:036:29Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:566.19:205.52:26-0.43:00-0.47:046:28Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:426.210:085.23:10-0.43:50-0.37:056:26Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:286.110:574.83:53-0.14:410.07:066:25Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:165.811:494.44:380.25:370.37:076:23Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:085.55:270.66:360.77:086:22Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:464.11:035.16:220.97:370.97:096:20Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:463.82:014.87:201.28:391.17:106:19Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:503.73:044.68:221.49:421.17:116:17Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:573.74:094.69:271.410:371.17:126:16Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:553.95:044.610:291.411:230.97:136:15Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:424.15:504.611:221.27:146:13Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:224.46:314.712:020.812:081.07:156:12Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:004.77:104.712:380.712:510.87:166:11Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:375.07:484.71:120.61:320.67:176:09New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:135.28:254.61:440.52:110.57:186:08New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:475.39:014.52:150.42:480.47:196:07New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:215.49:364.32:450.43:260.47:216:05New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:555.410:134.13:170.54:050.57:226:04Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:335.410:543.93:510.64:500.67:236:03Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:175.311:453.84:310.75:430.77:246:02Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:105.25:210.86:430.87:256:01Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:463.71:115.16:231.07:440.87:265:59First Quarter31Thu
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 7:54 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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