Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : 2:54 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 41m at 9:21 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Feb 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:244.011:553.65:020.25:310.07:055:21Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:083.65:520.46:120.27:045:22First Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:403.612:543.36:430.66:540.37:035:23First Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:293.51:473.17:400.77:420.47:025:24First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:263.62:503.08:440.78:360.47:015:25First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:273.73:523.09:470.69:320.37:005:26Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:214.04:473.110:410.410:240.26:595:28Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:094.25:363.311:290.211:12-0.16:585:29Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:554.56:233.512:14-0.16:565:30Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:404.87:093.812:00-0.312:57-0.46:555:31Full Moon10Sat
11Sun7:245.07:524.012:46-0.61:37-0.76:545:32Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:075.28:354.21:32-0.82:17-0.86:535:33Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:495.29:184.42:17-0.92:57-0.96:525:34Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed9:345.010:054.53:04-0.83:41-0.96:515:36Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:214.810:564.63:55-0.74:28-0.86:495:37Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:134.511:514.64:52-0.55:19-0.66:485:38Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:094.15:53-0.36:14-0.46:475:39Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:494.51:103.86:58-0.17:12-0.36:465:40Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:544.52:213.58:080.08:17-0.16:445:41Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:054.53:363.49:200.09:24-0.16:435:42Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:124.64:413.510:25-0.110:27-0.26:425:43Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:104.85:393.711:22-0.311:24-0.36:405:44Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:044.96:313.912:14-0.46:395:46Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:535.07:184.112:16-0.41:00-0.66:375:47New Moon24Sat
25Sun7:375.08:004.21:03-0.51:41-0.66:365:48New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:174.98:384.31:47-0.52:19-0.66:355:49New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:554.89:154.32:27-0.52:54-0.56:335:50New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:314.59:514.23:05-0.33:29-0.36:325:51Waxing Crescent28Wed
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 12:07 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 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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