Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : 6:43 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 07m at 12:37 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Sep 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:435.211:584.45:090.45:460.66:287:30Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:295.05:530.76:400.96:297:29First Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:464.11:184.86:391.07:351.26:307:27First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:363.82:104.77:271.28:331.46:317:25First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:333.63:094.68:201.39:361.46:327:24First Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:393.54:124.69:201.410:351.36:327:22First Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:443.65:084.710:221.311:251.26:337:21Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:363.85:554.911:161.26:347:19Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:214.16:385.112:081.012:041.06:357:18Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:034.47:205.212:470.712:490.76:367:16Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:434.78:005.31:240.51:320.56:377:14Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:215.08:385.31:590.32:130.46:387:13Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:585.29:165.22:330.22:540.36:397:11Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:355.49:555.13:080.13:350.36:407:10Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:145.510:364.83:440.24:200.36:407:08Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:585.611:244.64:240.25:110.56:417:06Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:495.55:110.46:110.76:427:05Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:194.312:475.46:060.57:150.86:437:03Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:224.11:515.37:070.78:230.86:447:02Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:324.03:025.38:150.89:330.86:457:00Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:494.14:165.39:280.710:380.66:466:58Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:584.45:205.410:390.611:340.46:476:57Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:564.86:165.511:410.46:486:55Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:475.27:075.612:250.212:370.26:496:53Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:365.57:555.51:110.01:290.06:506:52New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:225.78:405.41:55-0.12:180.06:506:50New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:045.89:225.22:360.03:030.06:516:49New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:445.710:024.93:140.13:460.26:526:47Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:245.610:424.63:510.34:290.46:536:45Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:045.411:254.34:280.65:150.76:546:44Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 3:40 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (66% illuminated). This places Cape May Harbor, NJ in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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