Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 35m at 8:44 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 3:29 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Mar 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:184.69:434.42:52-0.43:18-0.46:305:52Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri9:554.410:244.43:34-0.33:54-0.36:295:53Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:384.111:104.54:22-0.24:37-0.26:275:54Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:273.85:180.05:25-0.16:265:55Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:034.512:233.56:190.16:200.16:245:56Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:034.51:303.37:270.27:240.26:235:58Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:154.52:523.28:430.28:390.26:215:59Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:324.74:093.49:540.19:520.06:206:00Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri4:394.95:123.710:56-0.210:57-0.36:186:01Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:385.16:094.111:51-0.511:55-0.56:176:02Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun7:335.38:004.51:40-0.77:157:03New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:235.38:474.71:49-0.72:25-0.87:137:04New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:085.39:314.92:39-0.83:07-0.87:127:05New Moon13Tue
14Wed9:515.010:124.93:24-0.83:46-0.77:107:06New Moon14Wed
15Thu10:324.710:524.84:09-0.64:25-0.57:097:07Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:144.311:334.64:54-0.35:04-0.27:077:08Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat11:573.95:420.05:440.17:067:09Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:164.412:433.66:330.36:270.47:047:10Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:014.21:323.37:260.67:130.77:037:11First Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:514.02:273.08:240.88:040.97:017:12First Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:493.93:352.99:300.99:061.06:597:13First Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:573.84:433.010:340.910:120.96:587:14First Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:004.05:383.211:270.711:110.76:567:14Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat5:524.26:243.512:120.56:557:15Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun6:374.47:073.812:010.512:520.36:537:16Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon7:194.67:474.212:470.21:290.16:527:17Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue8:004.78:254.51:310.02:03-0.16:507:18Full Moon27Tue
28Wed8:394.89:024.82:13-0.22:37-0.36:487:19Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:174.79:395.02:54-0.43:11-0.36:477:20Full Moon29Thu
30Fri9:564.610:185.13:36-0.43:47-0.36:457:21Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat10:374.411:015.24:21-0.44:26-0.26:447:22Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 12:06 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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