Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:44 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 23m at 1:47 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Aug 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:414.61:185.16:420.17:300.66:008:10Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:374.32:175.27:350.28:380.76:018:09Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:414.03:245.28:340.49:510.76:028:08Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:563.94:355.39:400.411:000.66:038:07Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:083.95:395.510:470.46:048:06Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:114.16:375.712:020.411:49 AM0.26:058:05Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:084.37:315.812:580.212:470.16:068:04New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:024.68:205.81:480.01:410.06:068:03New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:504.89:055.72:33-0.12:300.06:078:02New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:344.99:465.53:14-0.13:160.16:088:00New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:154.910:265.23:530.03:590.26:097:59Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:564.911:054.94:310.14:430.56:107:58Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:374.811:454.55:080.45:290.76:117:57Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:204.75:470.66:181.06:127:55Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:274.21:044.66:270.87:091.26:137:54First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:113.91:504.57:071.08:031.46:147:53First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:003.62:434.57:521.29:041.56:157:51First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:583.43:444.58:441.310:091.46:167:50First Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:083.44:454.69:451.311:071.36:167:49Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:103.55:374.910:451.111:561.06:177:47Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:023.76:245.111:380.96:187:46Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:494.07:085.312:400.712:280.76:197:44Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:334.47:525.51:210.51:150.46:207:43Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:164.78:345.62:000.22:020.26:217:42Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:585.09:165.62:380.02:470.06:227:40Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:395.39:585.53:16-0.13:330.06:237:39Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:225.510:435.23:55-0.24:210.16:247:37Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:095.611:324.94:37-0.15:150.26:257:36Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:015.65:250.16:160.46:257:34Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:284.612:595.56:180.37:210.66:267:33Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:284.22:015.47:170.58:290.86:277:31Third Quarter31Thu
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 4:45 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 55% 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 (55% 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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