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 (tomorrow) : 4:49 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 22m at 10:35 pm (5.9 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 - Aug 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:184.45:530.56:031.06:018:10Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:214.41:014.36:320.76:521.16:028:09First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:024.11:444.37:090.97:431.36:038:08First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:463.82:314.37:481.08:391.46:048:07First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:363.63:264.48:311.19:421.46:058:06First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:383.44:244.59:241.110:451.36:058:04Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:443.45:194.810:211.111:401.16:068:03Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:413.56:085.011:160.96:078:02Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:333.76:565.312:300.812:080.76:088:01Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:224.07:435.61:170.512:590.56:098:00Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:104.28:295.82:010.21:480.26:107:58Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:564.69:145.92:420.02:360.06:117:57Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:404.89:585.83:22-0.23:24-0.16:127:56Full Moon13Fri
14Sat10:255.110:445.64:04-0.24:140.06:137:55Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:135.211:335.34:47-0.25:080.16:147:53Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:055.35:34-0.16:080.36:157:52Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:274.91:005.36:250.17:110.56:157:51Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:234.51:585.37:180.38:170.76:167:49Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:254.23:025.28:140.59:280.86:177:48Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:363.94:135.29:180.610:390.76:187:46Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:493.95:185.310:250.711:420.66:197:45Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:524.06:165.411:270.66:207:44Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:474.17:085.512:370.512:230.56:217:42Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:384.37:555.51:270.41:150.46:227:41New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:244.58:385.52:100.32:020.46:237:39New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:054.79:165.42:490.22:450.46:247:38New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:424.89:525.23:240.23:250.46:247:36New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:184.810:275.03:570.44:030.66:257:35Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:544.811:034.74:290.54:430.86:267:33Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:324.711:404.45:020.75:251.06:277:32Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue12:124.75:360.96:121.26:287:30Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 1:42 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 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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