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 55m 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 - Jan 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:474.89:113.42:060.13:02-0.17:184:48New Moon1Mon
2Tue9:234.69:503.42:430.13:380.07:184:48Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:004.410:293.33:200.34:140.17:184:49Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:374.211:103.43:590.44:510.27:184:50Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:154.011:513.44:440.65:280.27:184:51Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:563.75:340.76:060.27:184:52First Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:343.512:403.56:280.76:470.27:184:53First Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:233.71:333.37:280.77:340.27:184:54First Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:203.92:403.18:380.68:310.17:184:55First Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:244.23:503.19:470.49:320.07:174:56Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:244.64:523.310:490.110:31-0.37:174:57Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:205.05:503.511:47-0.311:29-0.67:174:58Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:155.46:483.712:41-0.67:174:59Full Moon13Sat
14Sun7:105.67:424.012:25-0.81:31-0.97:165:00Full Moon14Sun
15Mon8:025.78:344.21:20-1.02:19-1.17:165:01Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:525.79:254.42:13-1.13:06-1.17:165:02Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed9:425.410:174.43:06-1.03:55-1.07:155:03Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:335.111:114.54:01-0.84:45-0.97:155:04Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:264.65:00-0.55:35-0.77:145:05Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:064.412:194.16:01-0.26:26-0.47:145:06Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:014.31:153.67:040.17:18-0.27:135:08Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:004.22:173.28:100.38:140.17:125:09Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:044.23:253.09:190.49:130.27:125:10Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed4:044.24:272.910:220.410:090.27:115:11Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:584.35:212.911:170.311:000.27:115:12Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:464.46:103.012:060.17:105:13Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:314.56:543.212:490.07:095:14New Moon27Sat
28Sun7:134.67:353.312:320.01:27-0.27:085:16New Moon28Sun
29Mon7:514.68:133.51:12-0.12:02-0.27:075:17New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:264.68:473.61:49-0.12:34-0.37:075:18New Moon30Tue
31Wed9:004.59:213.62:25-0.13:04-0.27:065:19Waxing Crescent31Wed
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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