Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:44 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 48m at 2:44 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Jun 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:223.711:294.85:090.54:460.95:358:18Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:063.65:500.65:311.05:358:19Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:104.612:503.76:320.76:211.15:358:20Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:534.41:353.87:130.77:151.25:348:20Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:394.32:234.07:540.78:121.25:348:21Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:294.13:174.28:400.69:171.05:348:22Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:294.04:154.69:310.510:240.85:348:22Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:334.05:105.010:260.311:260.55:338:23Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:334.16:025.411:200.15:338:23Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:304.26:565.812:240.212:13-0.15:338:24Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:274.37:506.11:20-0.11:08-0.35:338:24New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:254.48:456.32:15-0.42:02-0.45:338:25New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:204.59:386.33:06-0.52:56-0.45:338:25New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:144.610:306.13:57-0.63:50-0.35:338:26Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:104.611:255.84:50-0.54:46-0.25:338:26Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:084.75:44-0.45:470.15:338:26Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:215.41:054.76:39-0.26:500.35:338:27First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:165.02:024.77:310.07:520.55:338:27First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:124.62:594.78:230.28:550.75:338:27First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:104.23:584.89:150.310:000.85:338:28First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:113.94:534.810:080.511:000.85:348:28Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:083.85:424.910:580.511:550.75:348:28Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:003.76:275.011:440.65:348:28Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:483.77:115.112:450.612:290.65:348:28Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:343.77:545.21:310.51:120.65:358:29Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:193.88:355.32:140.41:540.55:358:29Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:013.89:135.32:520.42:330.55:358:29Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:403.99:505.23:290.33:100.65:368:29Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:173.910:265.14:040.43:460.75:368:29Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:553.911:014.94:390.44:240.85:378:29Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 5:44 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Cape May Harbor, NJ in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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