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 3h 49m 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 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:084.55:363.211:300.011:11-0.17:055:20Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:004.66:273.312:21-0.27:045:22Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:474.77:143.412:02-0.21:06-0.37:035:23Full Moon3Mon
4Tue7:304.77:563.612:49-0.21:46-0.47:025:24Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:084.78:333.71:31-0.32:21-0.47:015:25Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:444.69:093.72:09-0.32:55-0.37:005:26Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:184.59:453.72:46-0.23:27-0.26:595:27Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:524.210:213.73:230.03:59-0.16:585:29Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:264.010:593.74:020.14:310.06:575:30Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:023.711:373.74:440.35:040.26:565:31Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:403.45:300.55:400.36:545:32Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:193.712:223.16:210.66:200.46:535:33Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:063.71:132.97:180.77:080.56:525:34Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:053.82:222.88:280.78:100.46:515:35Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:144.03:402.89:390.69:190.36:505:37Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:174.34:443.010:400.210:230.06:485:38Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:134.75:403.411:34-0.111:22-0.36:475:39Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:075.16:343.812:24-0.56:465:40Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:585.47:244.212:17-0.71:10-0.86:455:41New Moon19Wed
20Thu7:485.58:124.61:10-0.91:54-1.16:435:42New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:355.58:594.82:01-1.12:38-1.26:425:43New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:225.39:474.92:52-1.13:21-1.16:415:44Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:114.910:384.93:44-0.94:08-0.96:395:45Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:034.511:314.84:42-0.74:57-0.76:385:46Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:584.05:43-0.35:50-0.36:365:48First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:284.612:563.56:460.06:450.06:355:49First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:294.42:043.27:550.27:470.26:345:50First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:404.23:193.09:090.48:550.46:325:51First Quarter28Fri
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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