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 5h 39m 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 - Jan 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:134.65:323.311:260.211:160.07:184:47Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:584.76:193.412:150.17:184:48Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:424.87:043.412:010.012:58-0.17:184:49New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:234.87:453.512:43-0.11:38-0.27:184:50New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:014.88:243.51:23-0.12:14-0.27:184:51New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:384.89:003.62:00-0.12:48-0.27:184:51New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:124.69:373.62:350.03:22-0.17:184:52Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:474.410:143.53:110.13:55-0.17:184:53Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:224.210:523.63:490.34:300.07:184:54Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:004.011:333.64:320.45:070.17:184:55Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:403.75:210.55:470.17:174:56First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:163.712:253.56:140.66:300.17:174:57First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:063.81:193.37:150.67:200.17:174:58First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:054.02:273.28:250.58:200.07:174:59First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:124.33:403.29:360.39:25-0.27:165:00Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:164.74:453.410:400.010:27-0.47:165:01Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:145.15:443.711:37-0.411:26-0.77:165:02Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:105.46:424.012:32-0.87:155:04Full Moon18Sat
19Sun7:055.67:364.312:23-1.01:22-1.17:155:05Full Moon19Sun
20Mon7:575.78:284.51:18-1.22:10-1.27:145:06Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:475.69:184.72:11-1.22:57-1.37:145:07Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:365.410:104.73:03-1.13:44-1.27:135:08Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:265.011:034.63:57-0.94:34-1.07:135:09Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:184.511:574.54:55-0.65:25-0.77:125:10Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:114.05:55-0.26:16-0.47:115:11Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:524.31:063.56:560.17:08-0.17:115:13Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:504.22:073.28:000.38:050.17:105:14Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:544.13:153.09:080.49:050.27:095:15Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed3:554.14:182.910:100.410:010.27:085:16Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:484.25:103.011:050.310:530.27:075:17Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri5:364.35:583.211:520.111:400.17:075:18Waning Crescent31Fri
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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