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 1h 53m 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 - May 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:184.58:365.52:03-0.22:02-0.26:007:52New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:014.49:165.52:47-0.22:42-0.15:597:53New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:434.39:545.33:29-0.13:200.15:587:54New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:234.110:325.14:100.03:580.35:577:55Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:063.911:134.94:530.34:370.55:567:56Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:513.811:564.75:380.55:190.85:547:57Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:393.66:250.76:071.05:537:58Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:414.51:283.67:120.86:591.15:527:59First Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:284.32:203.67:580.97:531.25:518:00First Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:184.13:153.78:450.98:531.25:508:01First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:154.04:113.99:350.89:561.15:498:02First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:154.05:014.310:230.710:540.95:488:03Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:104.05:474.711:090.511:470.65:478:03Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:004.16:315.111:530.35:478:04Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:484.37:165.412:380.312:380.15:468:05Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:384.48:035.71:270.01:24-0.15:458:06Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:284.58:506.02:16-0.32:11-0.25:448:07Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:174.59:386.03:04-0.42:58-0.35:438:08Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:084.510:286.03:53-0.53:47-0.25:428:09Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:014.511:215.84:44-0.44:41-0.15:428:10Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:004.45:40-0.35:410.15:418:11Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:195.51:004.46:37-0.26:460.35:408:11Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:185.22:014.57:34-0.17:520.45:408:12Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:184.93:054.68:310.08:590.55:398:13Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:224.64:084.79:280.110:080.55:388:14Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:274.45:064.910:240.111:100.45:388:15Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:254.35:575.111:160.15:378:15Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:184.26:445.312:060.312:040.15:378:16Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:074.27:295.412:580.212:500.25:368:17New Moon29Sat
30Sun7:554.28:125.41:460.11:340.25:368:18New Moon30Sun
31Mon8:394.18:525.42:300.12:150.25:368:18New 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 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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