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 3h 03m 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 - Apr 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:034.66:254.712:01-0.15:436:22Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:484.77:085.112:25-0.212:41-0.45:426:23New Moon2Mon
3Tue7:334.87:515.41:12-0.51:22-0.55:406:24New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:174.78:345.61:58-0.62:03-0.65:396:25New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:034.69:205.62:45-0.62:46-0.55:376:26Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:524.410:115.53:35-0.53:33-0.45:366:27Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:474.111:075.34:32-0.34:27-0.25:346:28Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:483.95:34-0.15:280.15:336:29First Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:095.112:533.86:370.16:340.35:316:30First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:154.82:033.87:430.27:440.45:306:31First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:264.73:154.08:490.28:570.45:286:32First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:364.64:164.29:490.110:020.35:276:33Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:364.65:084.510:410.011:000.15:256:34Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:274.65:554.811:27-0.111:520.05:246:35Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:144.56:395.012:10-0.15:226:36Full Moon15Sun
16Mon6:584.57:195.212:39-0.112:50-0.15:216:37Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:394.47:575.21:22-0.21:27-0.15:196:38Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:174.38:335.22:02-0.12:020.05:186:39Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:544.19:095.12:410.02:350.25:166:40Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:313.99:464.93:190.23:080.45:156:41Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:103.710:264.74:000.43:440.65:146:42Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:533.511:094.54:450.64:240.85:126:43Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:413.411:554.35:320.85:111.05:116:44Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:313.36:210.96:041.15:106:45Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:454.21:263.47:100.97:021.25:086:46Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:404.12:273.58:030.98:081.15:076:47Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:434.13:263.88:560.79:150.95:066:48Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:434.24:174.39:460.510:140.65:046:49Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:364.36:044.711:330.26:037:50Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:264.56:505.212:090.212:180.06:027:50Waning Crescent30Mon
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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