Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : 10:22 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 35m at 3:59 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Jan 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:294.511:083.73:590.14:47-0.17:184:48Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:114.111:533.64:460.35:300.17:184:48Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:543.85:360.56:110.27:184:49Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:403.612:393.66:270.76:530.37:184:50Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:293.61:283.37:210.87:380.47:184:51Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:233.72:263.28:220.88:290.47:184:52Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:203.83:293.19:240.79:220.37:184:53Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:124.14:253.210:200.510:120.17:184:54Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:004.45:163.411:100.211:01-0.17:184:55Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:454.76:053.511:58-0.111:48-0.37:174:56Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:315.06:533.812:44-0.47:174:57New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:175.27:414.012:36-0.61:29-0.77:174:58New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:025.48:274.21:24-0.82:12-0.97:174:59New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:475.49:144.32:11-0.92:55-1.07:165:00Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:345.310:034.42:59-0.83:41-1.07:165:01Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:245.010:574.43:52-0.74:31-0.97:165:02Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:174.711:534.44:51-0.55:24-0.87:155:03Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:144.35:54-0.36:18-0.67:155:04First Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:524.41:144.06:59-0.17:15-0.57:145:05First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:564.42:213.78:080.08:16-0.37:145:06First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:044.43:313.59:180.09:19-0.37:135:08Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:094.64:343.510:23-0.110:18-0.37:135:09Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:054.75:313.611:20-0.211:13-0.47:125:10Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:574.86:233.712:12-0.47:115:11Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:454.97:113.812:04-0.512:59-0.57:115:12Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:294.97:543.912:51-0.51:40-0.67:105:13Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:084.88:334.01:34-0.52:18-0.67:095:14Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:454.79:114.02:14-0.52:54-0.57:085:16Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:214.59:493.92:52-0.33:29-0.47:085:17Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:574.310:283.83:31-0.14:05-0.27:075:18Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:344.011:093.84:110.14:410.07:065:19Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 7:10 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 30% 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 Crescent (30% 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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