Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 5h 28m at 7:57 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:204.46:423.312:350.07:065:20Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:014.57:233.512:23-0.11:13-0.27:055:21New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:394.68:003.71:04-0.21:47-0.37:045:22New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:154.68:353.81:41-0.22:18-0.37:035:23New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:484.59:083.82:16-0.22:49-0.37:025:24New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:204.39:403.92:51-0.13:18-0.37:015:25Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:534.110:143.93:260.03:50-0.27:005:26Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:283.910:524.04:060.14:25-0.16:595:28Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:073.611:364.04:520.25:05-0.16:585:29Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:533.45:460.45:510.06:575:30First Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:274.112:483.26:460.46:450.06:565:31First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:284.21:573.17:560.47:490.06:545:32First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:414.33:183.29:120.39:02-0.16:535:33Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:544.64:293.410:19-0.110:11-0.46:525:34Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:574.95:293.811:18-0.411:13-0.76:515:36Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:555.26:264.212:11-0.86:505:37Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:495.47:194.612:12-1.01:01-1.16:485:38Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:415.58:094.91:07-1.21:47-1.36:475:39Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:295.48:575.11:59-1.32:32-1.36:465:40Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:165.19:445.12:49-1.23:16-1.16:455:41Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:034.710:334.93:39-0.94:02-0.86:435:42Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:524.311:244.74:33-0.64:49-0.56:425:43Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:423.85:29-0.25:39-0.26:415:44Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:164.412:353.46:270.26:310.26:395:46Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:114.11:333.17:280.47:270.46:385:47Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:124.02:412.98:340.68:290.66:365:48Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:183.93:492.99:390.69:320.66:355:49Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:174.04:443.110:340.510:270.56:345:50Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:074.15:313.311:200.311:160.36:325:51Waning Crescent29Sat
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 11:16 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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