Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 4h 09m at 8:14 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 2:54 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Nov 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:135.010:503.73:320.94:430.96:274:58Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue10:574.811:423.54:121.15:361.16:284:57Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:464.65:011.36:291.26:294:56Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu12:373.412:384.45:561.47:221.26:304:55Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri1:353.41:354.36:551.58:151.16:314:54Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:373.52:364.38:001.49:061.06:324:53Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:333.83:344.49:041.29:500.86:344:52Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon4:194.24:244.510:010.910:300.56:354:51Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue5:014.75:104.610:530.611:100.26:364:50Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:425.15:564.711:420.211:510.06:374:49Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:255.56:434.712:32-0.16:384:48New Moon11Thu
12Fri7:105.97:314.712:34-0.21:21-0.36:394:47New Moon12Fri
13Sat7:566.18:204.61:18-0.32:10-0.46:404:47New Moon13Sat
14Sun8:446.19:114.42:03-0.33:01-0.36:414:46Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:356.010:074.22:51-0.13:56-0.26:424:45Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:315.811:104.03:440.14:570.06:444:44Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed11:335.54:470.36:000.16:454:44First Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:173.912:375.25:560.57:020.26:464:43First Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:254.01:434.97:060.78:030.26:474:42First Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:344.12:504.78:180.79:010.26:484:42First Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:374.43:524.69:260.69:530.16:494:41Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:304.74:444.510:260.510:400.16:504:41Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue5:174.95:324.311:190.311:220.16:514:40Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed5:595.16:174.212:080.26:524:40Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu6:405.27:004.112:030.112:530.16:534:39Full Moon25Thu
26Fri7:185.37:414.012:410.11:350.16:544:39Full Moon26Fri
27Sat7:555.38:213.91:180.22:140.16:554:38Full Moon27Sat
28Sun8:325.29:003.71:530.32:530.26:564:38Full Moon28Sun
29Mon9:085.09:403.62:280.43:320.46:574:38Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue9:464.810:243.43:030.64:160.56:584:38Waning Gibbous30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8535901)

Common Questions About Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Cape May Harbor, NJ today?

Slack tide in Cape May Harbor, NJ is approximately 11:34 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 41% 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 Third Quarter (41% 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA