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 34m at 9:10 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:13 am (4.0 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 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:314.05:083.610:500.610:520.76:437:23Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:244.05:553.811:370.511:430.66:417:24Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:114.16:384.112:180.46:407:25Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:534.37:194.412:290.412:560.36:387:26Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:344.37:574.61:120.21:320.16:377:27Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:134.48:344.81:530.02:060.06:357:28Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:504.49:094.92:31-0.12:380.06:347:29Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:254.39:435.03:07-0.13:100.06:327:30Full Moon8Fri
9Sat10:004.210:185.03:44-0.13:430.16:317:31Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:374.010:575.04:240.04:190.16:297:31Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:193.911:424.95:090.15:020.26:287:32Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:103.86:010.25:550.46:267:33Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:344.81:073.76:570.36:560.46:257:34Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:334.82:113.87:570.38:020.56:237:35Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:394.73:234.09:010.29:150.46:227:36Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:514.74:334.310:050.110:280.26:207:37Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:594.85:344.711:04-0.111:32-0.16:197:38Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:584.96:285.211:58-0.46:177:39Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:545.07:205.512:31-0.412:49-0.66:167:40Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:475.08:105.81:27-0.61:38-0.76:157:41New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:385.08:585.92:19-0.72:25-0.76:137:42New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:264.99:445.83:08-0.73:10-0.56:127:43New Moon22Fri
23Sat10:134.710:285.63:55-0.63:54-0.36:117:44Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:004.411:145.34:43-0.34:390.06:097:45Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:504.15:350.05:280.46:087:46Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:034.912:423.96:280.36:200.76:077:47Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:524.61:353.77:200.57:140.96:057:48First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:434.32:303.68:130.78:101.16:047:49First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:384.13:293.79:060.89:111.16:037:50First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:374.04:263.89:590.810:121.16:027:51First Quarter30Sat
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 12:11 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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