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 2h 59m 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 - Apr 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:535.08:165.31:29-0.61:47-0.66:427:23New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:404.99:005.42:19-0.72:30-0.66:417:24New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:244.89:415.43:04-0.63:11-0.56:397:25New Moon3Sat
4Sun10:064.510:215.23:48-0.53:49-0.36:387:26Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:474.311:025.04:32-0.24:290.06:367:27Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:314.011:444.75:180.15:100.36:357:28Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:183.76:070.45:550.66:337:29Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:304.41:083.56:580.66:440.86:327:30First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:194.22:013.37:510.87:371.06:307:31First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:124.03:003.38:460.98:361.16:297:32First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:123.94:043.49:440.99:401.06:277:33First Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:163.94:593.710:360.810:410.96:267:34Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:114.05:464.011:210.611:330.76:247:35Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed5:584.26:284.312:010.46:237:36Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:424.37:094.712:210.412:400.26:217:37Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:254.47:505.01:070.11:190.06:207:38Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:084.58:305.31:51-0.11:58-0.16:187:39Full Moon17Sat
18Sun8:514.59:115.52:35-0.32:37-0.26:177:39Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:344.59:545.63:19-0.43:18-0.36:167:40Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:194.410:405.64:05-0.44:02-0.26:147:41Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:094.211:325.54:55-0.34:510.06:137:42Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:064.15:52-0.15:490.16:127:43Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:305.31:084.06:520.06:540.36:107:44Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:315.12:134.07:520.18:010.46:097:45Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:364.93:224.28:540.19:130.46:087:46Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:464.74:304.49:560.110:230.36:067:47Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:524.75:284.710:530.011:260.26:057:48Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:494.76:205.011:45-0.16:047:49Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:414.67:085.312:220.012:33-0.26:037:50Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:314.67:535.41:15-0.21:19-0.26:017:51New Moon30Fri
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 11:34 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.

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