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 6m 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 - Feb 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:564.59:223.82:25-0.23:01-0.37:055:20Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:284.39:573.93:01-0.23:31-0.27:045:21Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:014.110:333.93:390.04:04-0.27:035:23Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:383.911:144.04:220.14:41-0.17:025:24Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:203.65:120.25:24-0.17:015:25Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:014.012:103.46:080.36:140.07:005:26Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:564.11:093.27:120.37:110.06:595:27Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:024.22:243.18:240.38:20-0.16:585:28Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:164.53:443.39:370.19:33-0.26:575:30Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:234.84:513.610:41-0.310:39-0.56:565:31Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:235.15:514.011:38-0.611:39-0.86:555:32Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:195.46:474.312:30-1.06:535:33New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:135.57:394.712:37-1.11:19-1.26:525:34New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:035.58:284.91:30-1.22:05-1.36:515:35New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:515.49:155.02:21-1.22:49-1.36:505:36Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:375.010:034.93:10-1.13:34-1.16:485:38Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:254.610:524.74:02-0.84:20-0.86:475:39Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:144.111:424.54:56-0.45:08-0.46:465:40Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:043.75:530.05:57-0.16:455:41First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:344.212:583.36:510.36:480.26:435:42First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:294.01:583.07:540.57:440.46:425:43First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:333.83:062.99:010.68:460.56:415:44First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:383.84:083.010:020.69:460.56:395:45Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:334.05:003.210:540.410:390.46:385:46Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:204.15:463.411:380.311:260.26:375:47Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:044.36:283.612:180.16:355:49Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:444.47:083.912:100.012:54-0.16:345:50Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:224.57:454.112:51-0.21:26-0.26:325:51Full Moon28Mon
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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