Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 4h 31m at 9:35 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 4:26 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Apr 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:464.56:174.111:510.26:427:23Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:344.57:014.312:060.312:350.16:417:24Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:184.57:404.512:550.11:150.06:397:25Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:594.58:174.71:390.01:510.06:387:26New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:374.48:524.82:19-0.12:250.06:367:27New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:134.39:254.92:57-0.12:560.06:357:28New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:474.19:584.93:320.03:270.16:337:29New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:223.910:314.84:080.23:570.36:327:30Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:583.711:064.64:450.44:290.56:307:31Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:373.511:464.55:270.65:050.66:297:32Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:223.36:130.75:490.86:277:33Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:314.41:113.27:040.96:410.96:267:34First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:214.32:083.27:580.97:410.96:247:35First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:194.23:143.48:560.88:480.96:237:36First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:264.34:203.79:560.610:000.76:217:37First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:344.45:174.210:500.411:050.36:207:38Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:324.66:074.711:390.16:187:39Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:264.86:565.312:04-0.112:27-0.36:177:40Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:184.97:465.712:59-0.41:14-0.56:167:41Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:114.98:366.01:53-0.72:02-0.66:147:42Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:024.89:256.12:45-0.82:49-0.76:137:43Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:534.710:156.13:37-0.83:36-0.66:117:43Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:464.511:095.84:30-0.64:27-0.36:107:44Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:434.25:27-0.45:230.06:097:45Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:065.512:454.06:28-0.16:260.36:077:46Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:065.21:483.97:290.17:310.66:067:47Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:084.82:533.88:290.38:380.76:057:48Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:124.54:003.99:290.49:460.86:047:49Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:164.44:584.110:250.410:490.76:027:50Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:134.35:464.411:130.411:430.66:017:51Waning Crescent30Thu
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 1:00 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). This places Cape May Harbor, NJ in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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