Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : 10:28 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 08m at 4:44 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Jan 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:114.88:383.61:33-0.12:28-0.17:184:48Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:464.79:153.62:090.03:01-0.17:184:49Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:204.69:523.62:450.03:350.07:184:49Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:544.410:313.63:220.24:090.07:184:50Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:304.211:113.64:020.34:450.17:184:51Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:083.911:533.64:480.45:230.17:184:52Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:513.75:390.56:040.17:184:53Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:403.812:403.56:350.66:500.17:184:54Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:333.91:383.47:380.57:450.17:174:55Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:364.22:503.38:500.48:48-0.17:174:56Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:424.54:023.49:580.19:52-0.37:174:57Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:424.95:053.610:59-0.210:53-0.67:174:58Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:395.36:043.811:56-0.611:51-0.87:174:59Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:345.67:024.112:50-0.97:165:00New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:285.87:564.412:47-1.11:40-1.27:165:01New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:195.88:474.61:41-1.22:28-1.37:155:02New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:095.69:384.62:33-1.23:15-1.37:155:03Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:595.310:304.63:26-1.04:04-1.17:155:04Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:504.811:244.54:22-0.74:54-0.97:145:05Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:424.45:21-0.45:45-0.67:145:07First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:184.312:363.96:21-0.16:36-0.37:135:08First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:134.21:323.57:230.27:280.07:125:09First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:134.12:353.28:300.48:250.17:125:10First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:164.03:403.09:350.49:230.27:115:11Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:144.14:373.010:340.410:160.27:105:12Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:044.25:273.111:250.211:050.17:105:13Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:504.36:133.312:100.17:095:14Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:324.46:573.412:51-0.17:085:16Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:124.57:373.612:33-0.11:27-0.27:075:17Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:494.68:143.71:13-0.22:00-0.37:075:18Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:234.68:493.81:50-0.32:31-0.37:065:19Full Moon31Mon
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 79% 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 (79% 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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