Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : 8:02 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 38m at 1:58 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Jan 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:444.98:123.61:03-0.12:02-0.17:184:47Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:214.98:493.61:41-0.12:36-0.27:184:48Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:564.89:263.72:19-0.13:11-0.27:184:49Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:324.710:063.72:58-0.13:47-0.27:184:50Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:114.610:503.83:410.04:27-0.27:184:51Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:554.311:394.04:320.15:11-0.27:184:52Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:444.15:290.15:58-0.27:184:53Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:314.112:383.86:300.26:50-0.27:184:54Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:304.31:423.67:380.27:48-0.27:184:55Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:374.52:563.58:510.18:54-0.37:174:56Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:454.84:093.510:01-0.19:59-0.47:174:57Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:475.15:123.611:04-0.410:59-0.67:174:58Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:455.36:123.812:02-0.67:174:59Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:415.57:094.012:55-0.97:165:00New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:335.68:014.212:53-0.91:44-1.07:165:01New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:225.58:494.31:44-0.92:30-1.07:165:02New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:075.39:354.32:33-0.83:14-0.97:155:03Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:525.010:214.23:21-0.63:58-0.87:155:04Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:374.611:084.14:10-0.34:42-0.57:145:05Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:224.111:554.05:020.05:27-0.37:145:06Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:083.75:550.36:110.07:135:07First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:433.812:553.46:500.56:550.27:135:08First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:333.71:493.17:490.77:430.37:125:10First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:313.72:522.98:540.78:370.47:115:11First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:313.83:542.89:550.79:330.47:115:12Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:253.94:492.910:490.510:250.37:105:13Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:134.25:383.111:360.311:120.17:095:14Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:584.46:243.312:190.17:095:15Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:404.67:073.512:58-0.27:085:16Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:204.77:473.712:41-0.31:34-0.47:075:18Full Moon30Thu
31Fri7:584.88:243.91:22-0.42:08-0.57:065:19Full Moon31Fri
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 5:00 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Cape May Harbor, NJ in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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