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 04m 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 - Apr 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:174.09:344.73:030.12:590.25:436:23Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:523.710:104.63:400.33:300.45:416:24Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:293.510:494.44:210.54:040.65:406:25Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:103.311:334.35:060.74:450.75:386:26Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:583.25:570.85:350.95:376:27Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:234.212:543.16:510.96:330.95:356:28Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:214.22:013.27:510.87:410.95:346:28Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:294.23:123.58:530.68:560.75:326:29Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:364.44:124.09:490.410:020.45:316:30Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:344.65:034.510:390.011:010.05:296:31Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:274.85:535.011:26-0.311:56-0.45:286:32Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:185.06:425.512:13-0.65:266:33New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:105.07:315.812:50-0.71:00-0.75:256:34New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:015.08:206.01:42-0.91:46-0.85:236:35New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:514.89:096.02:33-0.92:33-0.75:226:36Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:424.510:015.83:25-0.73:22-0.55:206:37Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:394.310:585.54:22-0.44:16-0.15:196:38Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:394.011:585.15:24-0.15:170.25:186:39Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:423.86:260.16:210.55:166:40First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:004.81:483.87:280.37:270.75:156:41First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:064.52:563.88:310.48:360.85:136:42First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:134.33:564.09:290.49:400.75:126:43Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:114.34:464.310:180.410:360.65:116:44Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:004.25:284.511:010.411:250.55:096:45Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:434.26:084.711:400.35:086:46Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:244.26:464.912:100.312:170.35:076:47Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:044.27:235.012:510.212:520.35:056:48Full Moon27Thu
28Fri7:424.17:585.11:300.21:250.35:046:49Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:194.08:335.12:070.21:570.45:036:50Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:543.910:075.03:430.23:280.56:027:51Waning Gibbous30Sun
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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