Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 31m at 9:35 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 4:26 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Jan 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:213.72:223.18:210.98:230.57:184:48Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:173.83:243.09:240.89:140.47:184:49Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:084.14:213.010:210.610:040.37:184:49Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:564.45:133.111:130.310:520.17:184:50Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:424.76:033.212:020.17:184:51Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:295.06:533.412:49-0.27:184:52New Moon6Fri
7Sat7:165.27:413.612:29-0.31:33-0.57:184:53New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:015.48:273.81:17-0.52:16-0.77:184:54New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:475.49:144.02:05-0.62:59-0.87:184:55Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:335.310:034.12:54-0.63:44-0.87:184:56Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:225.110:554.23:47-0.54:32-0.77:174:57Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:144.711:504.34:45-0.45:23-0.67:174:58Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:084.35:48-0.26:14-0.57:174:59First Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:474.41:063.96:530.07:07-0.47:165:00First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:494.42:113.58:020.18:05-0.27:165:01First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:564.43:233.39:150.29:08-0.17:165:02Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:024.54:293.210:220.110:08-0.17:155:03Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:004.75:273.311:22-0.111:04-0.27:155:04Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:544.86:223.412:16-0.27:145:05Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:434.97:113.51:04-0.37:145:07Full Moon20Fri
21Sat7:294.97:553.612:46-0.31:46-0.47:135:08Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:094.98:353.71:30-0.32:23-0.47:135:09Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:464.79:133.72:10-0.32:59-0.47:125:10Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:224.69:513.72:49-0.23:34-0.37:115:11Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:574.310:293.73:280.04:08-0.17:115:12Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:334.011:093.74:080.24:430.07:105:13Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:103.711:493.64:530.45:170.27:095:15Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:493.45:400.55:530.37:085:16Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:323.612:313.16:300.76:320.47:085:17Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:193.61:222.97:270.87:180.47:075:18Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:173.72:282.78:360.88:170.47:065:19Third Quarter31Tue
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 1:00 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 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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