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 4h 47m 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 - Nov 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:244.64:374.610:130.810:380.56:274:59Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:094.95:224.511:040.711:190.46:284:57Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:505.16:044.411:510.511:570.46:294:56Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:285.26:444.412:340.46:304:55New Moon4Sat
5Sun7:065.37:234.312:330.41:150.46:314:54New Moon5Sun
6Mon7:435.48:014.21:080.41:530.46:324:53New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:185.38:384.01:410.52:300.46:334:52New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:545.29:153.92:130.63:070.66:344:51Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:305.19:543.72:460.73:470.76:364:50Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:094.910:373.53:210.94:310.86:374:49Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:524.811:263.54:021.05:180.96:384:49Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:394.64:521.16:060.96:394:48First Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:183.512:294.55:501.26:550.86:404:47First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:133.71:244.46:531.27:450.76:414:46First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:124.02:274.48:001.08:390.56:424:45First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:134.43:304.49:090.89:310.26:434:45Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:074.94:274.510:120.410:220.06:444:44Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:585.45:224.611:100.011:12-0.36:464:43Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:495.86:164.712:06-0.36:474:43Full Moon19Sun
20Mon6:416.17:114.712:02-0.51:00-0.56:484:42Full Moon20Mon
21Tue7:346.38:054.612:54-0.61:53-0.66:494:41Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:266.38:594.51:45-0.62:45-0.66:504:41Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:186.19:544.42:36-0.53:39-0.46:514:40Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:135.810:544.23:30-0.24:37-0.26:524:40Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:105.411:554.14:290.15:36-0.16:534:39Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:095.05:330.46:320.16:544:39Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:564.11:074.66:370.67:270.26:554:39Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:564.12:064.37:420.78:210.36:564:38Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:564.23:074.08:470.89:130.46:574:38Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:504.44:023.99:470.79:590.46:584:38Waning Crescent30Thu
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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