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 22m at 12:31 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 6:36 am (4.1 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 - Nov 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:104.32:285.07:500.78:490.46:264:59Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:184.43:344.98:590.79:460.36:274:58Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed4:164.64:314.910:010.610:360.36:284:57Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:064.95:194.810:560.511:210.26:294:56Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:505.16:044.811:450.46:314:55Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat6:315.26:464.712:030.212:300.36:324:54New Moon6Sat
7Sun7:105.37:264.612:410.21:120.26:334:53New Moon7Sun
8Mon7:475.48:044.51:170.21:520.26:344:52New Moon8Mon
9Tue8:235.38:414.31:510.32:290.36:354:51New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:585.29:184.12:230.43:070.46:364:50Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu9:345.19:583.92:560.63:470.66:374:49Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:134.910:413.73:300.84:300.76:384:48Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:554.711:283.64:101.05:180.86:394:47Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:414.64:571.16:060.96:404:46First Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:193.512:304.45:511.26:560.96:424:46First Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:133.61:244.46:491.27:480.86:434:45First Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:133.72:254.47:541.18:420.66:444:44First Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:134.13:274.59:010.99:350.36:454:44Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri4:074.54:234.610:030.610:240.06:464:43Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat4:565.05:164.810:590.211:12-0.36:474:42Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:445.56:084.911:53-0.26:484:42Full Moon21Sun
22Mon6:345.97:015.012:00-0.512:46-0.56:494:41Full Moon22Mon
23Tue7:246.17:534.912:49-0.71:38-0.76:504:41Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:146.38:464.81:38-0.72:30-0.86:514:40Full Moon24Wed
25Thu9:056.29:404.72:27-0.73:23-0.76:524:40Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:596.010:394.43:19-0.44:20-0.56:534:39Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:565.611:414.34:17-0.25:21-0.36:554:39Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:565.35:200.16:21-0.16:564:38Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:444.212:574.96:240.47:200.06:574:38Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:474.22:004.67:300.58:190.16:584:38Third Quarter30Tue
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 3:33 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 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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