Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : 9:43 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 23m at 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 - May 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:425.02:303.98:090.38:090.76:017:51First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:454.63:364.09:100.49:170.86:007:52First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:514.44:384.210:070.410:230.85:597:53First Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:524.35:294.410:580.411:210.75:577:54Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:434.26:134.611:420.45:567:55Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:284.16:544.812:110.512:230.45:557:56Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:104.17:335.012:580.41:010.35:547:57Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:514.18:105.11:410.31:370.35:537:58Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:314.08:475.22:210.22:120.45:527:59Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:093.99:235.22:590.22:450.45:518:00Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:453.89:585.13:350.33:170.55:508:01Full Moon11Fri
12Sat10:223.710:345.04:120.43:500.65:498:02Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:013.611:124.94:520.54:250.85:488:03Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:433.511:544.75:350.65:070.95:478:04Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:313.56:210.75:581.05:468:05Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:414.61:213.67:080.76:561.05:458:05Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:314.52:153.87:550.67:581.05:458:06Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:274.43:154.18:460.59:070.95:448:07Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:314.44:164.59:410.410:170.65:438:08Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:364.45:135.010:360.211:210.35:428:09Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:354.46:065.511:28-0.15:418:10Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:324.56:585.912:210.012:20-0.35:418:11Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:294.67:526.21:18-0.31:12-0.45:408:12New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:254.68:466.32:14-0.52:05-0.55:398:12New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:204.69:386.33:07-0.62:57-0.45:398:13New Moon25Fri
26Sat10:144.510:316.13:59-0.53:49-0.35:388:14Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:104.411:255.74:53-0.44:430.05:388:15Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:094.35:50-0.25:430.35:378:15Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:225.41:074.26:460.06:450.55:378:16First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:175.02:054.27:400.27:470.75:368:17First Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:134.63:024.38:320.48:490.95:368:18First Quarter31Thu
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 6:36 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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