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 3m 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 - Jul 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:534.72:374.98:010.08:430.55:378:29Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:554.53:415.18:580.09:530.55:388:29Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:044.34:455.39:590.011:000.35:388:28Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:114.35:445.510:590.05:398:28Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:114.36:405.712:010.111:56 AM-0.15:408:28Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:084.47:335.812:58-0.112:51-0.25:408:28New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:034.58:235.81:51-0.21:43-0.25:418:27New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:544.69:105.82:39-0.32:32-0.15:418:27New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:414.69:535.63:24-0.33:180.05:428:27New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:254.610:355.44:07-0.24:030.25:438:26Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:104.511:175.14:490.04:480.45:438:26Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:554.411:594.75:320.25:360.75:448:26Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:414.46:150.46:260.95:458:25Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:434.41:264.36:570.67:171.15:458:25First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:274.12:134.37:380.78:091.25:468:24First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:143.93:044.38:210.89:061.35:478:24First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:083.73:594.49:090.910:071.25:488:23First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:093.64:534.610:010.911:031.15:488:22Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:073.65:414.810:530.811:540.95:498:22Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:593.76:275.111:420.65:508:21Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:483.97:135.312:420.612:290.55:518:20Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:364.17:585.51:270.31:170.35:528:20Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:234.48:425.72:100.12:040.15:528:19Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:084.69:255.82:52-0.12:50-0.15:538:18Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:524.810:105.73:33-0.33:36-0.15:548:17Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:385.010:565.64:16-0.34:260.05:558:16Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:285.111:475.35:02-0.35:210.15:568:15Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:225.15:52-0.26:220.35:578:15Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:425.01:185.26:45-0.17:250.45:588:14Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:394.72:185.27:390.08:300.55:588:13Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:424.43:235.28:380.29:400.65:598:12Third Quarter31Mon
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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