Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 4h 06m at 12:15 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 7:02 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - May 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:224.39:385.13:070.03:070.26:017:51Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:584.210:135.03:430.13:390.46:007:52Full Moon2Sun
3Mon10:344.010:484.94:200.34:110.55:597:53Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:133.811:264.74:590.44:450.75:587:54Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:543.65:420.65:250.95:577:55Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:074.612:403.56:290.76:131.05:557:56Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:534.51:303.57:170.77:071.05:547:57Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:434.42:263.68:090.78:081.05:537:58Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:424.43:303.89:050.69:160.95:527:59Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:484.54:334.210:030.410:250.65:518:00Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:524.65:284.710:580.111:270.35:508:01Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:494.86:195.211:49-0.15:498:02Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:434.97:105.612:25-0.112:39-0.45:488:03Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:385.08:026.01:20-0.51:29-0.65:478:03New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:325.18:536.22:14-0.72:18-0.75:468:04New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:255.09:436.33:07-0.83:08-0.75:468:05New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:184.910:356.13:59-0.83:57-0.55:458:06Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:134.711:295.84:53-0.64:51-0.25:448:07Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:124.55:52-0.45:500.15:438:08Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:275.51:134.36:51-0.16:520.45:428:09First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:255.12:134.27:500.17:540.65:428:10First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:254.83:164.28:480.38:590.85:418:11First Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:274.54:174.39:450.410:030.85:408:11First Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:294.35:114.410:380.411:020.85:408:12Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:224.25:574.611:250.411:540.75:398:13Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:094.26:394.812:070.45:388:14Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:534.27:195.012:410.512:470.45:388:15Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:364.27:585.11:250.41:250.35:378:15Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:174.18:365.22:070.32:010.35:378:16Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:574.19:125.22:460.22:360.45:368:17Full Moon30Sun
31Mon9:354.09:485.23:230.23:100.55:368:18Full Moon31Mon
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 3:38 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 5% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Crescent (5% illuminated). This places Cape May Harbor, NJ in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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