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 4h 30m 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 - Apr 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:134.53:523.69:340.49:370.35:436:23Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:174.75:504.211:290.011:410.06:427:24Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:145.06:424.712:19-0.36:407:25Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:075.17:325.212:40-0.41:07-0.66:397:25New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:595.28:225.61:35-0.81:54-0.86:377:26New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:495.19:105.92:28-1.02:39-0.96:357:27New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:385.09:585.93:18-1.03:24-0.86:347:28New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:284.710:475.74:10-0.84:09-0.66:327:29Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:204.311:395.45:04-0.54:59-0.26:317:30Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:164.06:03-0.15:540.16:297:31Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:365.11:173.77:040.26:540.56:287:32First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:354.72:203.58:070.47:570.86:267:33First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:394.43:293.49:120.69:040.96:257:34First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:484.24:353.610:140.610:120.96:237:35First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:504.25:283.811:060.611:100.86:227:36Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:414.26:124.111:500.56:217:37Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:254.26:524.312:000.612:290.46:197:38Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:054.27:294.612:460.51:040.36:187:39Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:454.28:064.81:280.31:380.36:167:40Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:224.28:414.92:070.22:100.26:157:41Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:584.19:145.02:440.12:400.36:147:42Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:334.09:475.03:200.23:100.36:127:43Full Moon22Sat
23Sun10:073.810:215.03:560.23:410.46:117:44Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:423.710:584.94:340.44:140.56:107:45Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:233.511:414.85:180.54:540.76:087:46Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:113.46:080.65:440.86:077:47Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:314.71:073.47:020.66:450.86:067:48Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:284.72:103.57:590.67:520.86:047:49Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:314.63:193.88:580.59:050.76:037:50Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:414.64:264.29:580.310:190.56:027:51Waning Crescent30Sun
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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