Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : 8:14 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 34m at 2:09 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Dec 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:394.53:494.09:390.69:480.17:004:37Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:314.94:464.110:380.210:39-0.17:004:37Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:215.45:404.211:33-0.111:30-0.47:014:37Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:125.76:354.312:28-0.47:024:37New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:046.07:314.412:22-0.61:21-0.77:034:37New Moon5Sat
6Sun7:576.18:254.41:15-0.72:12-0.87:044:37New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:486.19:194.42:07-0.73:03-0.87:054:37Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:415.910:154.43:00-0.63:56-0.77:064:37Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:365.611:154.33:57-0.44:52-0.57:074:37Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:345.24:59-0.15:48-0.47:074:37First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:154.312:314.76:040.16:43-0.27:084:37First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:144.31:304.37:090.37:37-0.17:094:37First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:154.32:314.08:150.58:320.17:104:38First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:164.43:333.89:210.59:250.17:104:38Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:114.54:283.610:200.410:140.27:114:38Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:584.65:173.611:120.310:590.17:124:38Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:424.76:033.612:000.27:124:39Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:244.86:473.612:450.17:134:39Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:054.97:303.612:240.11:250.07:134:40Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:434.98:103.61:040.02:030.07:144:40Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:204.98:483.61:410.02:380.07:144:41Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:554.89:263.62:170.13:130.07:154:41Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:304.710:043.52:530.23:480.17:154:42Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:054.510:443.53:300.34:240.27:164:42Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:424.311:263.64:130.45:020.27:164:43Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:234.15:010.55:410.27:164:44Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:113.712:083.95:550.66:240.27:174:44Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:593.812:593.76:530.67:120.17:174:45Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:554.12:013.57:590.58:080.07:174:46Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:584.43:123.59:100.39:10-0.17:174:46Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:014.74:203.610:150.07:184:47Waning Crescent31Thu
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 5:11 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 (41% 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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