Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : 5:14 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 00m at 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 - Feb 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:104.79:323.82:35-0.33:15-0.47:055:20Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue9:464.510:114.03:15-0.23:50-0.47:045:21Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:264.210:544.14:00-0.14:29-0.47:035:22Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:114.011:434.24:530.05:13-0.37:025:23Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:013.65:510.16:01-0.27:015:25First Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:374.31:003.36:560.26:57-0.17:005:26First Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:414.32:123.18:100.38:01-0.16:595:27First Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:564.53:333.19:270.29:14-0.16:585:28Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue4:084.74:443.310:36-0.110:22-0.36:575:29Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed5:124.95:453.611:36-0.411:24-0.66:565:30Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu6:105.26:423.912:29-0.76:555:31Full Moon11Thu
12Fri7:045.37:334.212:22-0.81:18-0.96:545:33Full Moon12Fri
13Sat7:535.38:204.41:15-0.92:02-1.06:535:34Full Moon13Sat
14Sun8:375.29:044.52:03-0.92:43-0.96:525:35Full Moon14Sun
15Mon9:194.99:464.52:49-0.83:23-0.86:505:36Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue10:004.510:294.43:35-0.64:03-0.56:495:37Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed10:424.111:134.24:23-0.34:43-0.26:485:38Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu11:253.711:574.15:130.15:240.06:475:39Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:093.36:040.46:060.36:455:40Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:443.912:573.06:590.66:510.56:445:42Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:383.81:572.78:010.87:450.76:435:43Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:423.73:102.69:110.88:490.76:415:44Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:473.84:152.710:120.79:510.66:405:45Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed4:424.05:082.911:030.510:450.46:395:46Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu5:304.25:543.211:470.311:320.26:375:47Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri6:144.46:373.512:270.06:365:48Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:554.67:173.812:170.01:02-0.26:345:49New Moon27Sat
28Sun7:344.77:534.112:59-0.21:36-0.46:335:50New Moon28Sun
29Mon8:104.88:294.31:39-0.42:09-0.56:315:51New Moon29Mon
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 2:28 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 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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