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 4h 17m 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 - Feb 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:094.05:54-0.36:07-0.57:065:20First Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:454.51:083.66:580.07:02-0.37:055:21First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:474.42:153.28:080.28:020.07:045:22First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:574.33:283.09:210.29:080.17:035:23Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:044.34:343.010:260.210:090.17:025:24Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:024.45:293.211:230.111:050.07:015:25Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:534.56:193.312:13-0.17:005:27Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:394.67:043.512:56-0.26:595:28Full Moon8Mon
9Tue7:204.67:443.712:41-0.21:33-0.36:585:29Full Moon9Tue
10Wed7:574.68:213.81:22-0.32:07-0.46:575:30Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:314.68:553.92:00-0.32:38-0.36:565:31Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:044.49:293.92:36-0.23:08-0.36:545:32Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:364.210:033.93:11-0.13:38-0.16:535:33Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:093.910:393.93:480.14:080.06:525:35Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:433.611:163.94:290.34:400.16:515:36Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:203.311:573.85:140.45:160.36:505:37Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:023.16:040.65:580.46:485:38Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:453.812:542.97:010.76:480.46:475:39Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:443.92:022.88:110.77:520.46:465:40Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:564.13:252.99:240.59:060.36:445:41Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun4:044.44:333.110:260.210:140.06:435:42Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:034.75:303.611:20-0.211:14-0.46:425:44Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue5:575.16:234.012:11-0.66:405:45Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:495.37:154.512:11-0.812:58-0.96:395:46New Moon24Wed
25Thu7:395.58:034.91:05-1.11:42-1.16:385:47New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:275.48:505.11:57-1.22:26-1.26:365:48New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:145.29:385.22:47-1.23:09-1.16:355:49Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:034.810:285.13:39-1.03:55-0.96:335:50Waxing Crescent28Sun
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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