Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 2h 55m at 6:05 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:30 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Oct 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:293.64:464.610:021.511:051.26:566:41Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:213.95:354.810:591.311:471.06:576:39Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:054.26:184.911:481.16:586:38Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:444.56:595.012:240.812:330.86:596:36Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:224.97:395.11:000.51:170.67:006:35Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:005.28:195.11:350.31:590.47:016:33Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:385.58:595.02:100.22:410.27:026:32Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:165.79:394.82:460.13:240.27:026:30Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:575.810:234.63:230.24:100.37:036:29Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:425.811:134.34:040.35:030.47:046:27Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:345.74:520.46:040.67:056:26Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:124.112:355.55:490.67:100.77:066:24Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:183.91:415.36:550.88:170.87:076:23Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:303.92:525.28:060.99:250.77:086:21Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:464.14:065.29:210.910:280.57:096:20Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:534.45:105.210:330.711:220.37:106:18Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:484.86:045.211:340.57:116:17Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:375.26:545.212:090.212:290.37:126:16Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:225.57:405.112:540.11:200.17:136:14New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:065.78:244.91:360.02:080.07:146:13New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:475.89:054.72:150.12:520.17:166:12New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:255.79:454.52:520.23:330.27:176:10New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:035.610:244.23:280.44:150.47:186:09Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:425.311:063.94:030.75:000.77:196:08Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:255.111:543.74:400.95:490.97:206:06Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:124.85:231.26:421.17:216:05Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:463.51:034.66:141.47:361.27:226:04First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:423.41:564.57:111.58:291.27:236:03First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:423.42:544.48:121.69:231.27:246:01First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:443.63:544.49:171.510:121.07:256:00First Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:393.94:484.410:201.310:550.87:265:59Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 9:17 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (72% illuminated). This places Cape May Harbor, NJ in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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