Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 3h 25m at 8:54 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jan 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:405.111:174.24:04-0.44:53-0.67:184:47Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:344.75:05-0.25:45-0.67:184:48First Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:134.312:304.36:10-0.16:37-0.47:184:49First Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:124.41:303.97:160.17:32-0.37:184:50First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:154.42:363.68:260.28:30-0.27:184:51First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:214.53:453.49:360.29:30-0.17:184:52Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:214.74:463.410:390.110:26-0.17:184:52Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:164.85:423.411:37-0.111:19-0.27:184:53Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:074.96:343.412:29-0.27:184:54Full Moon9Sat
10Sun6:554.97:223.512:09-0.21:15-0.37:184:55Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:394.98:063.612:56-0.31:57-0.47:184:56Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:184.98:453.61:39-0.32:35-0.37:174:57Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:554.89:243.62:19-0.23:11-0.37:174:58Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:314.610:033.62:57-0.13:47-0.27:174:59Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:074.310:433.63:360.14:220.07:165:00Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:444.011:243.64:180.34:580.17:165:02Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:233.75:040.55:340.27:165:03Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:053.612:033.45:530.66:100.37:155:04Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:493.612:463.26:440.76:500.47:155:05Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:383.71:392.97:440.87:380.47:145:06Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:373.82:472.88:530.78:370.37:145:07Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:394.03:572.99:580.59:390.27:135:08Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:354.44:563.010:550.210:36-0.17:135:09Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:274.85:513.311:48-0.111:32-0.47:125:10Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:195.16:453.612:38-0.57:115:12New Moon25Mon
26Tue7:095.47:353.912:26-0.71:24-0.87:115:13New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:585.58:244.21:18-0.92:08-1.07:105:14New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:455.59:124.52:08-1.02:52-1.17:095:15Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:335.310:014.62:59-1.03:37-1.17:085:16Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:224.910:534.63:53-0.84:25-1.07:075:17Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun11:154.511:484.64:52-0.65:15-0.87:075:19Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 11:53 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 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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