Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 2h 06m at 8:40 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:44 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Dec 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:505.48:133.81:110.12:060.06:594:37New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:295.38:533.71:490.22:460.17:004:37New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:085.19:343.52:260.33:270.37:014:37Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:474.910:183.43:030.54:100.47:024:37Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:294.711:053.33:430.74:550.57:034:37Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:134.411:533.34:290.95:400.67:044:37Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:584.25:201.06:230.67:054:37First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:413.312:454.06:151.17:050.67:054:37First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:313.51:343.87:121.17:490.67:064:37First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:243.72:313.78:151.08:360.57:074:37First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:184.03:303.79:190.89:240.37:084:37Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:074.44:243.710:170.610:120.17:094:37Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:544.85:163.811:110.210:59-0.17:094:37Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:425.26:083.812:04-0.17:104:38Full Moon14Thu
15Fri6:315.57:023.912:56-0.37:114:38Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:235.87:554.012:39-0.51:46-0.57:114:38Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:145.98:474.01:30-0.62:36-0.67:124:39Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:055.89:414.02:22-0.63:27-0.67:134:39Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:585.610:394.03:15-0.54:21-0.67:134:39Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:545.311:394.14:14-0.35:17-0.57:144:40Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:524.95:19-0.16:12-0.47:144:40Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:394.212:504.56:240.17:06-0.27:154:41Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:394.21:514.17:310.28:01-0.17:154:41Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:414.32:553.88:390.38:560.07:164:42Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:414.53:573.69:450.39:480.07:164:43Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:344.64:523.410:430.210:380.07:164:43Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:224.75:423.411:360.111:240.07:174:44Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:074.86:293.412:250.07:174:45New Moon28Thu
29Fri6:514.97:143.412:080.01:09-0.17:174:45New Moon29Fri
30Sat7:324.97:563.412:510.01:50-0.17:174:46New Moon30Sat
31Sun8:114.98:343.41:300.02:27-0.17:184:47New Moon31Sun
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 11:42 pm — 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 52% 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 First Quarter (52% 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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