Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:45 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 13m at 2:53 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Oct 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:045.29:164.72:360.52:590.56:556:43New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:365.39:484.63:040.53:360.66:566:41Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:095.310:224.33:340.64:140.76:576:40Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:455.311:014.14:050.74:570.86:586:38Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:285.211:483.94:430.85:501.06:596:36Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:205.25:301.06:501.17:006:35First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:473.71:205.16:301.17:541.17:006:33First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:553.72:285.17:381.19:011.07:016:32First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:123.83:425.28:531.010:060.77:026:30First Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:264.24:505.310:090.811:030.47:036:29Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:274.75:485.511:160.511:540.17:046:27Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:205.26:425.612:160.17:056:26Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:105.77:335.612:42-0.21:11-0.27:066:24Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:596.08:235.51:29-0.32:04-0.37:076:23Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:466.29:115.32:14-0.42:54-0.37:086:21Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:326.29:585.02:57-0.33:43-0.27:096:20Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:176.010:464.63:400.04:330.17:106:19Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:045.711:374.24:240.35:270.47:116:17Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:555.45:120.76:250.77:126:16Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:333.912:495.06:061.07:241.07:136:14Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:323.71:454.77:041.38:231.17:146:13Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:333.62:444.58:051.49:221.27:166:12Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:373.73:474.49:091.510:161.17:176:10Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:363.94:444.410:111.411:021.07:186:09Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:234.14:314.510:061.210:410.96:195:08Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:044.45:134.510:531.011:160.76:205:06Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:424.75:524.511:370.811:500.66:215:05Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:195.06:324.512:190.66:225:04New Moon28Wed
29Thu6:565.27:104.512:230.512:590.56:235:03New Moon29Thu
30Fri7:325.47:484.412:560.41:380.46:245:02New Moon30Fri
31Sat8:085.58:254.21:300.42:170.46:255:00New Moon31Sat
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 5:49 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 44% 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 (44% 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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