Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 10:28 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 21m at 4:44 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Sep 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:114.66:375.811:580.26:297:29Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:064.97:305.912:470.012:560.06:297:28Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:585.38:205.91:36-0.21:50-0.26:307:26Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:465.59:075.82:21-0.32:40-0.26:317:25Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:305.69:505.53:04-0.33:27-0.16:327:23Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:135.610:335.23:44-0.14:130.16:337:22Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:565.511:174.84:240.15:010.46:347:20Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:405.25:050.45:520.76:357:18Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:034.412:275.05:500.76:471.06:367:17Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:524.01:164.86:361.07:431.36:377:15Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:453.82:084.67:261.28:421.46:377:14Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:433.63:084.58:201.49:451.46:387:12Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:503.64:124.69:221.410:421.36:397:10Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:513.75:084.710:231.311:301.26:407:09Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:414.05:544.811:171.16:417:07Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:254.36:375.012:110.912:040.96:427:06Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:064.67:175.112:480.712:490.76:437:04Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:454.97:575.21:240.51:320.56:447:02New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:235.28:365.21:590.42:140.36:457:01New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:005.49:145.12:330.22:560.26:456:59New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:385.69:535.03:070.23:380.26:466:58Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:185.710:364.73:440.24:240.36:476:56Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:045.711:254.54:250.35:160.56:486:54Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:575.65:130.56:160.66:496:53Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:224.212:565.56:110.67:210.76:506:51First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:274.12:015.47:150.88:270.86:516:50First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:384.13:135.38:250.89:360.76:526:48First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:554.24:245.39:400.810:390.56:536:46Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:034.55:265.410:490.611:340.36:546:45Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:594.96:205.511:500.46:556:43Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 7:36 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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