Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:44 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 31m at 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 - Mar 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:334.58:504.12:05-0.22:28-0.26:315:52New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:054.39:204.22:39-0.12:56-0.26:295:53Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:364.19:524.33:140.03:25-0.16:285:54Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:103.810:294.33:530.13:590.06:265:55Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:493.611:134.34:380.24:380.16:255:56Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:373.35:320.45:260.26:235:57First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:054.312:333.16:340.56:230.36:225:58First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:074.31:453.07:450.57:300.36:205:59First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:224.43:103.19:020.48:480.26:196:00First Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:414.64:223.510:090.110:01-0.16:176:01Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:464.96:214.012:06-0.27:167:02Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:445.27:164.412:05-0.412:58-0.67:147:03Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:385.38:074.91:04-0.81:46-0.97:137:04Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:295.48:555.21:58-1.02:31-1.07:117:05Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:165.29:405.42:49-1.13:13-1.07:107:06Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:015.010:255.43:38-1.03:55-0.87:087:07Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:464.611:115.24:26-0.84:37-0.57:077:08Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:334.111:594.95:17-0.45:22-0.27:057:09Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:233.76:120.06:110.27:037:10Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:494.61:163.37:090.37:030.57:027:11Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:434.32:143.18:090.67:590.87:007:12Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:434.03:222.99:150.89:030.96:597:13Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:523.94:343.010:210.810:110.96:577:14Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:564.05:303.211:160.711:100.86:567:15Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:474.16:163.512:010.66:547:16Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:324.26:573.812:010.612:400.46:527:17Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:134.47:354.112:460.41:160.26:517:18Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:524.48:114.41:270.21:490.16:497:19New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:294.48:454.62:060.02:200.06:487:20New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:044.49:184.82:43-0.12:50-0.16:467:21New Moon30Fri
31Sat9:384.39:504.93:19-0.13:20-0.16:457:22New Moon31Sat
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 5:44 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 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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