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 3h 07m at 9:43 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:43 am (3.5 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 - Jan 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:294.711:033.93:540.04:44-0.37:184:48Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue11:174.511:554.04:490.15:31-0.37:184:48First Quarter2Tue
3Wed12:104.25:500.26:20-0.37:184:49First Quarter3Wed
4Thu12:514.21:073.96:550.27:13-0.27:184:50First Quarter4Thu
5Fri1:524.42:143.68:060.28:12-0.27:184:51First Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:004.63:273.59:200.19:15-0.37:184:52Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun4:064.84:343.510:28-0.110:17-0.47:184:53Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:065.15:353.611:29-0.311:15-0.57:184:54Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:035.36:333.712:25-0.57:184:55Full Moon9Tue
10Wed6:575.47:283.912:12-0.61:17-0.77:184:56Full Moon10Wed
11Thu7:475.48:174.01:05-0.72:04-0.87:174:57Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:335.39:034.01:54-0.72:47-0.87:174:58Full Moon12Fri
13Sat9:165.19:484.02:40-0.63:30-0.77:174:59Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun9:594.810:333.93:26-0.44:12-0.57:175:00Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:414.411:183.94:14-0.14:55-0.37:165:01Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:234.05:030.25:360.07:165:02Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:033.812:063.65:550.46:170.27:155:03Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:493.712:513.36:470.66:580.37:155:04Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:383.71:433.07:450.87:440.47:145:05Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:353.72:462.88:490.88:370.57:145:06Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:343.83:502.89:520.79:330.47:135:07Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon4:284.04:462.810:470.510:250.37:135:09Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue5:164.35:363.011:350.311:130.17:125:10Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:014.56:233.212:200.07:125:11Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu6:454.77:083.41:01-0.27:115:12New Moon25Thu
26Fri7:274.97:503.612:44-0.31:39-0.57:105:13New Moon26Fri
27Sat8:075.08:303.91:28-0.52:15-0.67:095:14New Moon27Sat
28Sun8:465.09:104.12:10-0.62:52-0.77:095:15Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon9:274.99:534.22:55-0.63:31-0.77:085:17Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue10:114.610:404.43:43-0.54:14-0.77:075:18Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed10:594.311:314.44:37-0.45:01-0.67:065:19Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 12:43 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 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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