Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 1h 15m at 5:23 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:42 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Aug 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:093.95:405.610:480.36:008:11Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:134.06:395.712:060.411:50 AM0.26:018:10Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:124.27:355.91:040.212:490.16:028:09New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:084.48:275.91:570.01:450.06:038:08New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:594.69:145.82:44-0.12:360.06:048:07New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:454.79:585.63:27-0.23:230.06:058:05New Moon6Thu
7Fri10:284.810:395.34:08-0.14:090.26:068:04Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:124.811:215.04:480.14:560.56:068:03Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:554.75:290.35:450.76:078:02Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:034.612:394.66:090.66:361.06:088:01Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:464.21:234.56:490.87:271.26:097:59First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:303.92:104.57:301.08:221.36:107:58First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:193.63:044.48:131.29:251.46:117:57First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:203.44:044.59:051.310:301.46:127:56First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:283.35:024.610:041.311:261.26:137:54Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:273.45:534.911:011.16:147:53Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:183.66:395.112:151.011:52 AM1.06:157:52Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:053.87:245.31:000.812:400.86:157:50Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:504.18:065.51:400.51:260.56:167:49Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:314.48:475.62:180.32:110.36:177:48Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:114.79:275.62:540.12:540.26:187:46Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:515.010:075.53:300.03:380.16:197:45Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:325.210:505.24:080.04:260.26:207:43Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:175.311:384.94:480.05:190.36:217:42Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:075.45:330.26:180.56:227:41Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:304.61:025.46:240.37:220.76:237:39Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:284.22:035.37:190.58:310.86:247:38Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:353.93:125.38:210.69:450.86:257:36Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:523.84:275.39:300.710:550.76:257:35Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:063.95:335.410:410.711:550.56:267:33Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:074.26:305.611:440.56:277:32Waning Crescent31Mon
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 8:32 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 81% 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 (81% 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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