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 4h 57m 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 - Jan 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:294.63:513.69:400.19:39-0.27:184:48Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:284.84:513.510:430.010:34-0.37:184:49Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:214.95:463.511:40-0.211:25-0.37:184:49Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:125.06:393.512:34-0.37:184:50Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:005.17:293.612:15-0.31:22-0.47:184:51Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:465.18:143.61:02-0.32:05-0.47:184:52Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:275.08:563.61:46-0.32:46-0.37:184:53Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:064.89:373.52:27-0.23:25-0.27:184:54Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:444.610:193.53:070.04:05-0.17:184:55Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:234.411:023.43:490.24:450.07:174:56Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:034.111:463.44:340.45:240.27:174:57Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:443.85:220.66:020.37:174:58Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:293.412:263.56:130.76:400.47:174:59Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:153.51:123.27:060.87:200.47:165:00Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:073.62:073.08:070.88:080.47:165:01Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:043.83:132.99:130.79:020.47:165:02Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:594.04:152.910:140.59:570.27:155:03Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:504.45:093.111:090.210:490.07:155:04Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:394.76:023.212:00-0.17:145:06Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:295.06:543.512:49-0.47:145:07New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:185.37:443.712:32-0.51:35-0.77:135:08New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:055.58:324.01:22-0.72:19-0.97:125:09New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:525.59:194.12:12-0.93:03-1.07:125:10Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:405.310:094.33:02-0.83:49-1.07:115:11Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:305.011:034.43:57-0.74:38-0.97:105:12Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:234.611:584.44:56-0.55:28-0.77:105:13Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:184.25:59-0.36:20-0.57:095:15First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:554.41:163.77:040.07:14-0.37:085:16First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:574.32:233.38:140.18:13-0.17:075:17First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:054.33:343.19:260.29:160.07:075:18Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri4:104.44:393.110:320.110:160.07:065:19Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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