Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 3h 23m at 10:09 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:12 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Nov 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:054.75:194.810:580.611:160.36:274:59Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:485.06:034.711:470.511:560.36:284:58Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:275.26:444.612:320.46:294:56Full Moon3Sun
4Mon7:055.37:244.512:330.31:140.36:304:55Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:405.48:024.31:070.31:530.36:314:54Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:155.38:394.11:400.42:300.46:324:53Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:495.29:163.92:130.53:080.66:334:52Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:255.19:563.72:450.73:490.76:344:51Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:034.910:413.53:190.94:350.96:364:50Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:464.711:323.43:591.15:251.06:374:49Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:334.64:471.26:151.16:384:49Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:253.312:244.45:441.37:051.16:394:48Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:213.41:194.46:441.37:560.96:404:47Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:213.62:204.47:501.28:470.76:414:46Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:184.03:224.48:581.09:350.56:424:45Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:094.54:174.59:590.610:210.26:434:45Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:555.05:094.610:550.211:06-0.16:444:44Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:425.56:004.711:49-0.111:53-0.36:464:43Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:305.96:524.612:43-0.46:474:43New Moon19Tue
20Wed7:206.27:454.612:41-0.41:35-0.66:484:42New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:106.38:384.41:29-0.52:27-0.66:494:41New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:026.29:334.32:18-0.43:21-0.56:504:41Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:566.010:324.13:10-0.24:18-0.36:514:40Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:555.611:374.04:090.15:20-0.16:524:40Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:565.35:140.46:200.16:534:39First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:413.912:584.96:220.67:190.26:544:39First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:464.02:004.67:300.78:160.36:554:39First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:514.13:034.38:390.79:090.36:564:38First Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:484.34:004.19:420.79:570.36:574:38Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:364.54:494.010:370.610:400.36:584:38Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 1:10 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 (32% 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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