Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : 3:58 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 31m at 10:20 am (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Nov 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:094.46:174.511:570.97:275:59Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:484.75:574.512:230.611:570.56:284:58Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:254.96:364.512:230.66:294:56New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:015.17:144.412:300.41:020.46:304:55New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:365.37:514.31:020.41:400.46:314:54New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:105.38:274.21:340.42:170.46:324:53New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:455.39:034.02:050.42:560.46:334:52Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:225.39:443.82:390.53:390.56:344:51Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:045.210:323.73:180.64:290.66:354:50Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:545.111:303.64:050.85:260.76:364:49Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:525.05:050.96:250.66:384:49First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:343.612:544.96:130.97:250.56:394:48First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:433.82:024.97:250.98:250.46:404:47First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:534.23:114.98:390.79:230.16:414:46Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat3:554.64:134.99:480.410:16-0.16:424:45Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:495.15:095.010:490.111:05-0.36:434:45Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:395.66:024.911:46-0.211:53-0.56:444:44Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:295.96:544.912:40-0.46:454:43Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:176.17:454.712:41-0.51:32-0.56:464:43Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:056.18:334.51:27-0.52:21-0.56:474:42Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:515.99:224.32:11-0.33:10-0.36:494:41Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:375.610:124.02:560.04:010.06:504:41Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:255.311:073.83:430.34:550.36:514:40Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:174.94:360.65:510.56:524:40Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:033.612:094.65:330.96:450.66:534:39Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:593.51:024.36:311.17:370.76:544:39Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:573.51:584.17:311.28:280.76:554:39Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:543.72:564.08:331.29:150.76:564:38Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:463.93:493.99:321.09:570.66:574:38Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:304.24:363.910:230.910:360.56:584:38Waning Crescent30Sun
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 1:09 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Cape May Harbor, NJ in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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