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 : 8:40 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 06m at 2:35 pm (4.6 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 - Dec 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:584.84:144.19:570.410:080.16:594:38Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:495.05:064.010:530.310:550.16:594:37Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:355.15:543.911:450.111:400.07:004:37Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:195.26:403.912:330.17:014:37New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:025.37:243.812:230.11:170.07:024:37New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:435.38:053.81:040.11:580.07:034:37New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:215.28:453.71:420.12:360.17:044:37New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:595.19:243.62:190.33:150.17:054:37Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:364.910:053.52:550.43:540.37:064:37Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:154.710:483.53:330.64:350.47:074:37Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:564.411:333.44:160.75:160.57:074:37Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:394.25:050.95:570.57:084:37First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:193.512:224.05:571.06:380.57:094:37First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:053.61:103.86:531.07:210.57:104:38First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:573.82:063.67:540.98:090.47:104:38First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:544.13:093.69:010.89:030.27:114:38Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:504.44:103.610:040.59:560.07:124:38Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:424.95:053.711:010.210:49-0.27:124:39Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:335.26:003.811:56-0.211:42-0.57:134:39Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:255.66:564.012:49-0.57:134:40Full Moon20Fri
21Sat7:185.87:514.112:35-0.71:40-0.77:144:40Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:105.98:434.21:28-0.82:29-0.97:154:41Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:015.89:374.32:21-0.83:19-0.97:154:41Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:545.610:324.33:15-0.74:11-0.87:154:42Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:485.211:304.34:13-0.55:05-0.67:164:42Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:444.85:15-0.25:59-0.57:164:43Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:284.412:414.36:190.06:52-0.37:174:44Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:274.41:403.97:230.27:46-0.17:174:44Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:284.42:443.68:310.38:420.07:174:45Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:294.43:473.49:360.39:370.17:174:46Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:244.54:433.310:350.310:280.17:184:46Waning Crescent31Tue
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 5:37 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 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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