Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : 1:35 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 22m at 8:02 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Apr 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:195.37:485.312:49-0.71:23-0.86:427:23Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:115.48:385.61:44-0.92:11-0.96:407:24Full Moon2Sat
3Sun9:015.39:255.72:36-1.02:56-0.96:397:25Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:485.110:115.63:25-0.93:40-0.76:377:26Full Moon4Mon
5Tue10:344.810:575.44:13-0.74:25-0.56:367:27Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:224.511:445.15:02-0.45:11-0.16:347:28Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:124.15:55-0.16:010.26:337:29Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:344.81:043.86:500.26:530.66:317:30Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:254.51:593.67:450.57:470.86:307:31Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:194.22:583.48:420.78:461.06:287:32Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:204.14:033.59:410.89:491.06:277:33Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:224.15:003.610:360.710:480.96:257:34Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:164.15:483.911:240.611:390.76:247:35Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:044.26:304.112:060.56:227:36Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:474.47:114.412:250.512:460.36:217:37Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:294.57:494.71:090.31:230.16:197:38New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:104.58:264.91:500.11:580.06:187:39New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:484.59:025.02:280.02:330.06:177:40New Moon18Mon
19Tue9:264.59:375.23:06-0.13:07-0.16:157:41New Moon19Tue
20Wed10:034.410:145.23:45-0.13:430.06:147:42Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:444.210:565.24:270.04:230.16:127:43Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:314.111:435.15:140.15:100.26:117:44Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:244.06:090.26:050.36:107:45Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:385.01:243.97:070.27:070.46:087:46First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:384.92:294.08:080.28:130.46:077:47First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:454.83:394.29:130.29:250.46:067:48First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:584.84:464.510:160.110:350.26:057:49Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:054.95:454.911:14-0.111:38-0.16:037:50Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:044.96:385.312:07-0.36:027:51Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:595.07:295.612:36-0.312:57-0.56:017:52Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 10:48 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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