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 3h 57m at 3:32 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 10:06 pm (5.2 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 - Feb 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:294.22:553.38:440.28:430.07:045:21First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:354.34:023.29:530.29:430.07:035:22Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed4:344.35:003.210:530.110:380.07:025:23Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:264.45:523.211:460.011:280.07:015:24Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:134.56:403.312:34-0.17:005:26Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:574.67:233.512:15-0.11:15-0.26:595:27Full Moon6Sat
7Sun7:374.78:023.612:58-0.21:53-0.36:585:28Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:144.78:393.71:38-0.22:27-0.36:575:29Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:494.69:143.72:15-0.22:59-0.36:565:30Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:224.49:493.72:50-0.13:30-0.26:555:31Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu9:554.210:253.73:270.04:02-0.16:545:32Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:294.011:023.74:050.24:340.16:535:34Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:063.711:413.74:480.35:090.26:515:35Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:453.45:350.55:470.36:505:36Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:243.712:303.26:280.66:310.36:495:37Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:153.81:273.07:290.67:250.36:485:38Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:194.02:412.98:420.58:310.36:465:39Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:294.23:573.19:520.39:400.16:455:40Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:324.65:003.310:530.010:43-0.26:445:41Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:295.05:573.711:48-0.411:42-0.66:435:43Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:245.36:524.112:39-0.86:415:44New Moon21Sun
22Mon7:175.67:444.512:38-0.91:27-1.16:405:45New Moon22Mon
23Tue8:075.78:334.81:32-1.12:12-1.26:385:46New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:565.59:214.92:23-1.22:57-1.26:375:47Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu9:445.210:105.03:15-1.13:43-1.16:365:48Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:354.811:034.94:09-0.94:32-0.86:345:49Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:284.311:574.75:08-0.55:23-0.56:335:50Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:233.96:09-0.26:15-0.26:315:51First Quarter28Sun
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 6:49 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 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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