Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 2h 20m at 3:40 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:56 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Apr 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:535.27:224.812:20-0.312:59-0.56:427:23Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:465.38:125.11:16-0.61:46-0.76:407:24New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:355.38:575.32:09-0.72:30-0.86:397:25New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:215.19:405.42:57-0.83:12-0.76:377:26New Moon4Sat
5Sun10:044.910:225.33:43-0.73:52-0.56:367:27Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:484.511:045.14:29-0.44:32-0.26:347:28Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:334.211:484.95:17-0.15:150.26:337:29Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:213.86:090.26:000.56:317:30Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:344.61:113.57:020.56:490.86:307:31First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:244.32:063.37:580.87:411.06:287:32First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:184.13:083.28:580.98:401.16:277:33First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:214.04:153.39:590.99:461.16:257:34First Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:274.05:113.510:540.810:471.06:247:35Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:214.15:583.811:390.711:390.86:227:36Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:084.36:404.112:190.56:217:37Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:514.47:194.412:250.512:560.36:197:38Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:324.57:584.71:100.31:320.16:187:39Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:124.68:355.01:520.02:060.06:167:40Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:514.69:115.22:33-0.12:41-0.16:157:41Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:304.59:495.33:13-0.23:16-0.16:147:42Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:104.410:305.43:56-0.23:540.06:127:43Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:554.211:165.34:42-0.14:370.16:117:44Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:474.05:360.05:280.36:107:45Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:105.212:463.86:350.16:280.46:087:46Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:105.11:513.77:380.27:350.56:077:47Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:154.93:033.88:430.38:470.66:067:48Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:274.94:164.09:480.210:020.56:057:49Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:384.95:194.410:490.011:090.26:037:50Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:394.96:134.811:42-0.16:027:51Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:335.07:025.212:080.012:32-0.36:017:52Waning Crescent30Thu
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 6:48 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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