Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 33m at 7:44 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jan 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:304.45:483.211:470.311:300.27:184:48Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:144.66:343.312:310.17:184:49New Moon2Tue
3Wed6:554.77:173.412:120.11:120.07:184:49New Moon3Wed
4Thu7:354.87:573.512:520.01:48-0.17:184:50New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:124.98:343.51:30-0.12:23-0.27:184:51New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:474.89:103.62:07-0.12:57-0.27:184:52Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:224.79:473.72:44-0.13:32-0.37:184:53Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:594.510:283.83:250.04:09-0.27:184:54Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:404.311:133.94:110.14:50-0.27:184:55Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:264.15:050.25:35-0.27:184:56First Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:034.012:173.86:040.26:24-0.27:174:57First Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:584.21:163.67:090.37:19-0.27:174:58First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:024.32:273.48:220.28:22-0.27:174:59First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:124.63:423.49:360.19:29-0.47:175:00Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:194.94:493.510:42-0.210:32-0.57:165:01Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:195.25:503.711:42-0.511:32-0.77:165:02Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:175.46:484.012:37-0.87:155:03Full Moon17Wed
18Thu7:115.57:424.212:29-0.91:27-1.07:155:04Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:025.58:314.31:22-1.02:14-1.17:145:05Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:485.49:184.42:12-1.02:58-1.07:145:06Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:335.110:054.43:01-0.83:42-0.97:135:08Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:184.710:524.23:50-0.54:27-0.67:135:09Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:034.311:404.14:41-0.25:12-0.47:125:10Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:493.85:340.15:56-0.17:125:11Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:284.012:353.46:280.46:410.17:115:12Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:173.81:263.17:250.67:280.37:105:13Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:133.82:262.88:280.78:210.47:095:14Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:143.83:322.89:320.79:190.57:095:16Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon4:113.94:312.810:290.610:120.47:085:17Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:014.15:213.011:190.411:010.27:075:18Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed5:464.36:083.212:030.17:065:19Waning Crescent31Wed
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 10:45 pm — 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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