Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : 4:52 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 09m at 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 - Feb 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:594.85:313.411:23-0.311:09-0.47:045:21Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:575.06:283.612:19-0.57:035:22Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:515.17:213.812:06-0.61:09-0.77:035:23Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:405.28:084.012:58-0.71:54-0.87:025:24Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:245.18:514.11:46-0.72:34-0.87:015:25Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:044.99:324.12:31-0.63:13-0.77:005:27Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:444.610:134.03:14-0.43:52-0.56:585:28Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:234.310:544.03:58-0.24:30-0.26:575:29Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:023.911:363.94:440.15:080.06:565:30Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:433.55:320.35:460.26:555:31Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:193.812:263.26:220.66:260.46:545:32Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:063.71:152.97:170.77:100.66:535:34Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:013.62:172.78:220.88:040.66:525:35Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:063.73:302.69:300.89:070.66:505:36Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:063.94:312.710:290.610:060.56:495:37Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:584.15:233.011:190.410:580.26:485:38Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:464.46:103.212:040.16:475:39Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:314.76:553.512:45-0.26:455:40New Moon18Fri
19Sat7:144.97:363.912:34-0.31:23-0.56:445:41New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:555.08:164.21:18-0.52:00-0.76:435:42New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:355.08:574.42:02-0.72:37-0.86:415:44New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:174.99:394.62:47-0.73:15-0.86:405:45Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:004.610:254.73:35-0.63:57-0.76:395:46Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:494.311:164.74:29-0.44:44-0.56:375:47Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:423.95:29-0.25:35-0.36:365:48First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:134.612:423.56:340.06:32-0.16:345:49First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:154.51:513.27:450.27:360.16:335:50First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:294.53:123.19:010.28:490.16:325:51First Quarter28Mon
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 2:01 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 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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