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 (tomorrow) : 5:23 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 35m at 11:08 pm (4.9 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 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:556.210:225.33:23-0.44:03-0.36:556:42Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:446.211:144.94:09-0.24:58-0.16:566:40Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:386.04:580.15:590.36:576:39Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:124.512:365.75:530.47:040.66:586:37Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:154.21:385.46:530.88:100.86:596:36Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:223.92:455.17:581.09:190.97:006:34Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:353.93:564.99:071.210:240.97:016:33Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:434.05:004.910:151.211:180.87:026:31Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:374.25:514.911:141.17:036:30Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:234.46:344.912:030.712:050.97:046:28Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:034.77:144.912:430.612:510.87:056:27Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:404.97:524.91:190.51:330.67:066:25New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:165.18:294.81:520.52:120.57:076:24New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:505.29:034.72:230.52:490.57:086:22New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:235.39:374.52:520.63:240.67:096:21New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:555.210:104.23:200.74:000.77:106:19Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:285.110:454.03:490.84:380.97:116:18Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:045.011:243.74:191.05:221.07:126:16Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:464.94:561.16:131.27:136:15Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:113.612:364.85:431.27:091.27:146:14First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:083.51:334.86:411.38:091.27:156:12First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:133.52:374.87:481.39:101.07:166:11First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:253.73:474.99:021.210:100.77:176:10First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:334.14:515.110:150.911:030.47:186:08Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:284.75:475.311:190.511:510.17:196:07Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:185.26:395.412:170.17:206:06Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:075.77:315.412:38-0.21:12-0.27:216:04Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:566.18:235.31:25-0.42:06-0.57:226:03Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:456.49:135.12:11-0.52:58-0.57:236:02Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:346.410:044.92:57-0.43:49-0.47:256:01Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:236.210:574.53:44-0.24:43-0.27:266:00Waning 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 2:15 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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