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 29m at 8:45 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 3:37 pm (5.2 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 - Feb 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:474.23:093.09:120.48:580.07:055:20Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:574.54:233.110:200.110:07-0.27:055:21Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:594.95:273.411:21-0.311:10-0.57:045:22Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:575.36:253.812:16-0.77:035:23Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:535.57:214.112:09-0.81:07-1.07:025:25New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:455.78:124.51:05-1.11:54-1.27:015:26New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:345.69:004.71:58-1.22:39-1.37:005:27New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:225.49:494.72:49-1.13:24-1.26:595:28Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:105.010:394.73:42-0.94:10-1.06:575:29Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:004.511:304.64:37-0.64:58-0.76:565:30Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:514.05:35-0.35:46-0.36:555:31First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:224.412:433.56:350.16:360.06:545:33First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:174.11:423.17:380.47:300.36:535:34First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:204.02:502.98:480.58:310.46:525:35First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:273.93:582.89:550.59:330.56:515:36Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:274.04:552.910:530.410:290.46:495:37Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:174.15:443.111:410.311:190.36:485:38Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:034.36:283.312:240.16:475:39Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:444.47:093.512:040.11:010.06:455:41Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:234.57:473.712:46-0.11:34-0.26:445:42Full Moon20Fri
21Sat7:584.58:213.91:25-0.22:04-0.26:435:43Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:304.58:534.02:00-0.22:33-0.26:415:44Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:014.39:254.12:35-0.23:00-0.26:405:45Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:324.19:574.13:10-0.13:29-0.16:395:46Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:053.910:344.23:490.04:000.06:375:47Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:433.611:164.24:340.24:380.16:365:48Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:273.45:260.35:230.16:355:49Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:064.212:213.26:250.46:170.26:335:50Third Quarter28Sat
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 12:11 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 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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