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 2h 24m at 7:44 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 2:27 pm (5.1 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 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:044.79:314.12:33-0.53:12-0.67:065:19Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:414.510:104.03:14-0.33:48-0.47:055:21Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:184.110:503.93:55-0.14:24-0.27:045:22Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:563.811:313.84:390.15:010.07:035:23Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:363.55:260.45:380.27:025:24Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:143.712:183.26:160.66:170.47:015:25Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:013.71:062.97:100.87:020.57:005:26Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:563.72:082.78:140.87:560.56:595:27Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:013.73:212.79:230.89:010.56:585:29Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:023.94:242.810:220.510:010.36:575:30Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:544.25:173.111:120.310:550.16:565:31Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:424.56:063.411:58-0.111:46-0.26:555:32Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:294.86:523.812:41-0.46:535:33New Moon13Sun
14Mon7:145.17:374.112:35-0.51:21-0.76:525:34New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:575.28:204.41:23-0.82:01-0.96:515:35New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:405.19:034.72:09-0.92:40-1.06:505:37Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:244.99:494.82:57-0.93:22-1.06:495:38Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:114.610:384.83:48-0.84:07-0.86:475:39Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:034.211:334.84:45-0.54:57-0.66:465:40Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:593.85:47-0.35:52-0.46:455:41First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:324.61:013.56:530.06:51-0.26:435:42First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:374.52:133.28:050.27:570.06:425:43First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:524.43:313.29:190.29:090.16:415:44Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:034.54:373.310:240.110:150.06:395:45Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:034.65:333.611:20-0.111:13-0.16:385:47Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:564.76:233.812:09-0.36:375:48Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:434.77:084.112:05-0.312:52-0.46:355:49Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:254.77:484.312:52-0.41:30-0.56:345:50Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:024.78:244.41:34-0.42:05-0.56:325:51Full Moon29Tue
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 11:05 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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