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 5h 31m 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 - Jul 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:234.79:406.23:07-0.63:00-0.55:378:29New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:164.810:316.03:56-0.63:54-0.45:388:28Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:094.911:235.74:46-0.54:49-0.15:388:28Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:034.95:37-0.35:470.15:398:28Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:155.212:574.86:28-0.16:460.45:398:28First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:074.81:504.87:180.17:450.75:408:28First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:584.42:434.78:060.38:450.95:408:27First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:524.03:394.78:560.69:471.05:418:27First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:523.74:354.79:470.710:481.05:428:27Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:513.65:264.810:390.811:420.95:428:26Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:443.56:124.911:270.85:438:26Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:333.66:575.012:320.812:130.75:448:26Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:203.77:405.11:180.712:580.75:448:25Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:053.88:215.21:590.51:400.65:458:25Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:473.99:005.32:370.42:200.55:468:24Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:254.09:365.23:120.32:580.55:478:24Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:014.110:105.13:450.33:340.55:478:23Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:374.210:455.04:180.34:120.65:488:22Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:144.311:224.84:520.34:540.75:498:22Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:544.45:290.35:430.85:508:21Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:034.612:394.66:090.36:380.85:518:20Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:504.41:284.76:540.47:370.95:518:20Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:424.12:244.97:440.48:440.95:528:19Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:454.03:305.18:420.49:570.85:538:18Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:593.94:405.49:470.311:060.55:548:17Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:124.05:435.710:540.25:558:16Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:154.26:425.912:080.211:57 AM0.05:568:15Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:164.57:406.11:05-0.112:57-0.25:568:15New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:134.88:346.21:59-0.31:54-0.45:578:14New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:065.09:246.12:47-0.52:48-0.45:588:13New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:555.210:115.83:33-0.53:39-0.35:598:12Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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