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 5h 36m 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 - Oct 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:235.45:430.66:420.76:556:42First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:534.11:185.16:381.07:411.06:566:40First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:513.92:154.87:361.28:411.16:576:39First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:533.83:164.78:371.49:411.26:586:37First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:593.84:184.69:411.410:341.16:596:35Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:554.05:104.710:401.311:201.07:006:34Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:424.25:554.711:301.17:016:32Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:234.56:374.812:000.812:160.97:026:31Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:014.87:174.812:370.712:590.87:036:29Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:395.07:564.81:120.61:390.67:046:28Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:155.28:344.81:460.52:180.57:056:26Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:495.49:104.62:190.42:550.57:066:25Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:245.49:464.52:510.43:330.57:076:23Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:595.510:254.33:250.54:130.67:086:22Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:395.411:094.14:020.54:590.77:096:20Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:255.44:450.75:530.87:106:19Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:024.012:195.35:390.86:530.87:116:18Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:024.01:205.26:410.97:540.87:126:16Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:084.02:265.17:490.98:570.77:136:15Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:194.33:375.19:010.89:590.57:146:13Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:274.64:445.110:130.610:550.27:156:12Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:255.15:435.211:180.311:470.07:166:11Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:175.56:375.312:160.07:176:09Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:085.97:295.212:36-0.21:11-0.27:186:08New Moon24Sat
25Sun6:576.17:205.11:24-0.31:03-0.36:195:07New Moon25Sun
26Mon7:456.28:085.01:10-0.31:53-0.36:205:06New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:306.18:544.71:54-0.22:40-0.26:215:04Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed9:155.99:414.42:380.03:280.16:235:03Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu10:025.610:314.23:220.44:190.46:245:02Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:515.311:253.94:100.75:130.66:255:01Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:424.95:041.06:070.86:265:00First Quarter31Sat
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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