Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 5h 23m at 7:42 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:52 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Mar 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:514.36:143.612:020.16:315:52Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:334.46:543.812:000.112:390.06:295:53New Moon2Mon
3Tue7:124.57:314.012:42-0.11:12-0.26:285:54New Moon3Tue
4Wed7:484.58:054.21:20-0.21:44-0.36:265:55New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:224.48:374.41:56-0.22:14-0.36:255:56New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:554.39:094.42:31-0.22:43-0.36:235:57Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:284.19:434.53:07-0.13:15-0.26:225:58Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:043.910:224.53:470.03:51-0.16:205:59Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:463.711:084.54:340.14:340.06:196:00Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:363.55:290.35:250.16:176:01First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:024.512:353.36:300.46:240.26:166:02First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:054.51:453.37:390.47:320.26:146:03First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:194.53:063.48:520.38:480.16:136:04First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:354.64:153.89:580.09:59-0.26:116:05Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:404.95:144.310:55-0.311:02-0.56:096:06Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:375.16:084.711:47-0.66:086:07Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:315.27:005.112:00-0.812:36-0.86:066:08Full Moon17Tue
18Wed7:225.27:485.412:54-1.01:21-1.06:056:09Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:105.18:335.51:45-1.02:05-0.96:036:10Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:554.99:185.42:33-1.02:47-0.86:026:11Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:394.510:035.23:20-0.73:29-0.56:006:12Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:264.210:504.94:10-0.44:14-0.15:586:13Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:153.811:404.65:030.05:020.25:576:14Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:063.55:580.35:540.55:556:15Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:314.31:013.26:540.66:490.85:546:16Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:284.12:043.17:540.87:500.95:526:17Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:323.93:123.28:560.88:550.95:516:18Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:354.04:103.49:510.79:550.85:496:19Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:284.14:573.610:370.610:460.65:476:20Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:144.25:393.911:180.411:320.45:466:21Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue5:574.36:184.211:550.25:446:22Waning 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 10:47 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 42% 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 (42% 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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