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 19m 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 - Mar 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:374.58:594.42:13-0.42:37-0.46:315:52Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:114.39:334.42:50-0.33:08-0.26:295:53Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:454.010:094.33:27-0.13:380.06:285:54Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:203.710:464.24:060.14:100.26:275:55Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:583.411:274.04:490.44:450.46:255:56Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:393.25:360.65:250.56:245:57Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:123.912:253.06:280.86:110.76:225:58Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:033.81:232.87:270.97:070.76:205:59Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:073.92:382.88:360.88:160.76:196:00Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:174.03:493.09:400.69:270.56:176:01Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:174.34:453.410:330.310:280.26:166:02Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:094.65:353.911:200.011:23-0.26:146:03Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:584.96:234.412:04-0.46:136:04Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:475.17:094.812:16-0.512:48-0.76:116:05New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:345.27:555.21:06-0.81:30-0.96:106:06New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:205.18:415.41:56-1.02:13-1.06:086:07New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:074.99:285.52:45-1.02:56-0.96:076:08Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:564.610:185.43:37-0.83:43-0.76:056:09Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:504.211:145.24:34-0.54:35-0.46:036:10Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:493.95:36-0.25:33-0.16:026:11First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:154.912:533.66:410.16:360.26:006:12First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:204.62:043.47:500.37:440.45:596:13First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:334.43:193.59:000.38:560.45:576:14First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:454.44:223.710:020.310:020.45:566:15Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:434.45:143.910:540.210:580.25:546:16Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:334.56:004.211:390.011:480.15:526:17Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:174.56:414.412:20-0.15:516:18Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:574.57:194.612:33-0.112:56-0.15:496:19Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:354.47:544.81:14-0.11:29-0.15:486:20Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:104.38:284.81:51-0.12:010.05:466:21Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:444.29:014.82:27-0.12:300.15:456:22Full Moon31Fri
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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