Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 1h 37m at 4:49 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:11 am (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Dec 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:333.81:514.47:190.88:070.27:004:37First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:394.12:574.48:310.69:010.07:014:37First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:394.63:574.49:430.39:55-0.27:014:37Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:335.14:574.410:43-0.110:49-0.47:024:37Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:275.55:514.411:43-0.411:37-0.67:034:37Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:215.96:454.412:37-0.67:044:37Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:096.07:454.312:31-0.71:31-0.77:054:37Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:036.18:334.21:19-0.72:25-0.77:064:37Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:515.99:274.12:13-0.63:13-0.67:074:37Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:455.610:213.93:01-0.34:07-0.47:074:37Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:395.211:213.83:550.05:01-0.27:084:37Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:334.84:490.36:010.07:094:37Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:153.712:214.45:550.56:490.27:104:38Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:093.71:154.16:550.77:430.37:104:38Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:093.72:093.87:550.98:310.47:114:38Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:033.83:093.68:550.99:190.47:124:38Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:574.04:033.59:550.810:010.47:124:39Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:394.24:513.410:430.610:430.47:134:39Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:214.45:333.411:310.511:190.37:134:40Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:034.66:213.412:190.37:144:40Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:454.87:033.412:010.21:010.27:144:41New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:214.97:453.412:370.11:370.07:154:41New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:035.08:213.41:130.12:190.07:154:42New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:395.09:033.41:550.12:55-0.17:164:42New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:154.99:453.42:310.13:31-0.17:164:43Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:574.810:273.43:130.14:19-0.17:164:44Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:394.711:153.54:010.25:01-0.17:174:44Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:274.54:550.35:49-0.17:174:45First Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:093.712:214.35:550.36:37-0.17:174:46First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:033.91:214.07:010.37:31-0.27:174:46First Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:094.22:273.88:130.38:25-0.27:184:47First Quarter31Fri
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 8:00 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 14% 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 (14% 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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