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 4h 46m 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 - Apr 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:194.74:003.89:390.29:460.25:446:22Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:254.94:594.310:36-0.110:50-0.25:426:23Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:235.05:524.811:27-0.411:48-0.55:416:24Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:165.16:425.212:15-0.65:396:25New Moon4Sat
5Sun7:065.17:295.512:42-0.71:00-0.75:386:26New Moon5Sun
6Mon7:545.08:135.61:32-0.81:43-0.75:366:27New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:384.88:565.52:19-0.72:23-0.55:356:28New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:224.59:385.33:06-0.53:04-0.35:336:29Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:084.110:235.13:54-0.23:460.15:316:30Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:563.811:104.74:450.24:310.45:306:31Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:483.55:400.55:210.75:286:32First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:014.412:433.36:360.76:161.05:276:33First Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:554.21:433.27:350.97:151.15:266:34First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:564.02:503.28:360.98:211.25:246:35First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:024.03:503.49:320.99:251.15:236:36First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:004.04:383.710:180.810:200.95:216:37Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:484.15:194.010:570.611:080.65:206:38Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:314.25:584.411:330.411:520.45:186:39Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:124.36:364.712:080.35:176:40Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:524.37:135.012:350.212:420.25:156:41Full Moon20Mon
21Tue7:314.37:495.21:150.01:160.15:146:42Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:094.28:265.31:55-0.11:500.05:136:42Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:474.19:055.42:36-0.12:270.15:116:43Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:294.09:495.33:200.03:070.25:106:44Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:173.810:405.24:100.13:540.35:096:45Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:143.76:070.25:520.56:077:46Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:385.11:173.67:070.36:580.66:067:47Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:404.92:253.78:090.38:090.66:057:48Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:484.83:374.09:120.39:230.66:047:49Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:594.74:444.310:130.210:350.46:027:50Waning Crescent30Thu
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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