Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 4h 46m at 6:52 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 1:28 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Sep 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:015.75:240.06:070.36:287:29Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:224.712:555.46:160.47:080.66:297:28First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:184.31:525.17:110.78:090.96:307:26First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:173.92:524.98:081.09:141.16:317:25First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:243.83:574.89:091.110:181.16:327:23First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:313.84:574.810:121.211:131.16:337:22Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:273.95:474.911:081.16:347:20Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:144.16:315.012:000.911:58 AM1.06:357:19Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:564.37:125.112:410.812:430.86:357:17Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:364.67:525.11:190.61:250.76:367:15Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:134.88:295.11:540.52:050.66:377:14Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:494.99:045.02:260.52:420.66:387:12Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:225.09:384.92:560.43:170.66:397:11Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:545.110:114.73:260.53:520.76:407:09Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:275.110:464.43:560.64:300.86:417:07Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:035.111:254.24:300.75:150.96:427:06Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:465.15:090.86:071.16:437:04Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:134.012:385.15:570.97:061.16:447:02Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:093.91:365.16:550.98:101.16:447:01Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:153.92:435.17:590.99:181.06:456:59Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:304.03:575.29:110.810:240.76:466:58Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:424.35:045.410:240.611:220.46:476:56Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:424.86:025.611:290.36:486:54Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:365.36:575.812:130.112:28-0.16:496:53Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:285.77:495.81:03-0.21:24-0.36:506:51New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:186.18:405.71:50-0.42:17-0.46:516:50New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:066.29:285.52:36-0.43:07-0.46:526:48New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:536.210:155.23:20-0.33:57-0.26:536:46Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:406.011:044.84:05-0.14:480.16:546:45Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:305.711:574.44:510.35:440.46:556:43Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 10:10 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 55% 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 (55% 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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