Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:52 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 31m at 12:52 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Jan 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:203.61:283.37:200.97:290.47:184:48First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:143.72:273.28:230.98:200.37:184:49First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:123.93:313.19:270.79:150.27:184:49Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:064.24:283.210:240.510:080.07:184:50Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:564.65:213.411:170.111:00-0.27:184:51Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:454.96:123.612:07-0.27:184:52Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:345.27:043.912:54-0.57:184:53Full Moon7Thu
8Fri7:235.57:534.112:42-0.71:40-0.87:184:54Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:105.68:424.31:32-0.92:25-1.07:184:55Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:585.59:314.42:22-1.03:10-1.07:184:56Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:465.310:234.53:13-0.93:58-1.07:174:57Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:385.011:184.54:09-0.74:50-0.97:174:58Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:334.65:10-0.55:43-0.77:174:59Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:154.512:294.16:13-0.26:37-0.57:165:00Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:154.51:303.77:180.07:34-0.37:165:01Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:194.42:393.48:270.18:35-0.27:165:02Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:254.53:483.39:360.19:37-0.17:155:03Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:264.54:493.310:380.010:34-0.17:155:04Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:194.65:433.411:33-0.111:26-0.27:145:06Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:084.76:323.512:22-0.27:145:07Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:544.87:173.612:14-0.31:06-0.47:135:08New Moon21Thu
22Fri7:354.87:583.712:59-0.31:45-0.47:135:09New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:134.88:353.81:39-0.32:20-0.47:125:10New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:494.79:113.82:17-0.32:54-0.47:115:11New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:244.59:473.82:54-0.23:27-0.37:115:12Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue9:594.210:243.73:310.04:01-0.27:105:13Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:353.911:023.74:100.24:350.07:095:15Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:133.711:423.74:530.45:120.17:085:16Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:533.45:410.55:510.27:085:17First Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:263.712:383.26:320.76:350.27:075:18First Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:163.71:333.07:320.77:260.27:065:19First Quarter31Sun
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 3:52 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 Third Quarter (66% 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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