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 5h 45m 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 - Dec 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:374.64:493.810:400.610:410.46:594:37Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:194.75:333.711:280.511:220.47:004:37Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:594.96:173.712:130.47:014:37Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:405.06:593.712:010.312:550.37:024:37New Moon4Mon
5Tue7:195.17:403.712:390.31:340.27:034:37New Moon5Tue
6Wed7:575.18:193.61:150.32:120.27:044:37New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:335.08:563.61:500.32:480.27:054:37New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:094.99:343.52:250.43:250.27:064:37Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:464.810:143.53:010.44:040.37:064:37Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:254.710:593.53:410.64:450.37:074:37Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:084.511:463.64:300.65:290.37:084:37Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:554.35:260.76:140.27:094:37First Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:363.812:464.16:260.77:010.27:094:38First Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:324.01:464.07:310.67:540.17:104:38First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:344.42:533.98:430.58:52-0.17:114:38Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat3:364.84:003.99:510.29:50-0.37:124:38Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:355.25:013.910:54-0.110:47-0.57:124:39Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:305.55:594.011:53-0.411:42-0.77:134:39Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:265.86:584.112:49-0.77:134:40Full Moon19Tue
20Wed7:215.97:534.212:38-0.81:42-0.87:144:40Full Moon20Wed
21Thu8:145.98:474.31:32-0.82:32-0.97:144:40Full Moon21Thu
22Fri9:055.89:394.22:24-0.83:22-0.87:154:41Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:555.410:334.23:16-0.64:13-0.67:154:41Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:465.011:284.14:11-0.35:05-0.47:164:42Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:384.65:090.05:56-0.27:164:43Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:214.012:294.16:080.36:450.07:164:43Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:154.01:213.77:070.57:330.27:174:44Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:103.92:183.48:090.78:230.37:174:45Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:074.03:183.29:130.79:140.47:174:45Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:004.14:143.110:100.610:020.47:184:46Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun4:474.35:043.111:020.57:184:47Waning Crescent31Sun
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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