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 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 - Dec 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:235.96:534.412:45-0.56:594:38Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:176.17:494.412:35-0.61:39-0.77:004:37Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:106.28:434.41:28-0.72:30-0.77:014:37Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:026.19:384.32:20-0.63:23-0.67:024:37Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:565.810:364.23:13-0.44:19-0.47:034:37Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:525.411:364.14:11-0.15:16-0.37:034:37Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:505.05:150.26:12-0.17:044:37Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:364.112:474.66:180.47:060.07:054:37Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:354.11:454.27:220.67:590.27:064:37Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:354.22:453.98:270.78:510.37:074:37Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:324.33:433.79:300.69:400.37:084:37Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:214.44:353.610:260.610:250.37:084:37Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:064.65:213.511:160.511:070.37:094:37Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:484.76:053.512:030.37:104:38Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:294.86:493.512:460.27:114:38New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:094.97:313.512:280.21:270.17:114:38New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:485.08:113.51:060.22:040.17:124:39New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:254.98:493.51:420.22:400.17:124:39New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:014.99:263.42:180.23:160.17:134:39Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:374.710:043.42:530.33:530.17:144:40Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:144.610:463.43:320.44:310.27:144:40Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:544.411:303.54:170.55:120.27:154:41Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:374.25:090.65:540.17:154:41First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:173.712:264.06:070.66:390.17:164:42First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:093.91:213.87:090.67:290.07:164:42First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:084.22:263.68:190.58:26-0.17:164:43First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:134.63:373.69:310.39:27-0.27:174:44Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:144.94:413.710:360.010:26-0.47:174:44Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:125.35:413.811:36-0.411:24-0.77:174:45Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:095.66:413.912:34-0.77:174:46Full Moon30Sun
31Mon7:065.87:384.112:21-0.81:27-0.97:184:47Full Moon31Mon
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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