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 5h 31m 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 - Dec 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:534.35:171.06:130.66:594:38First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:343.512:394.16:121.16:560.67:004:37First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:233.71:303.97:101.17:420.57:014:37First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:183.92:293.98:141.08:330.47:024:37First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:154.33:313.89:200.79:250.27:034:37Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:084.74:283.910:190.410:160.07:044:37Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:585.15:224.011:150.111:07-0.37:044:37Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:495.56:174.112:10-0.37:054:37Full Moon8Sat
9Sun6:415.87:124.21:03-0.57:064:37Full Moon9Sun
10Mon7:336.08:064.312:52-0.71:54-0.77:074:37Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:256.08:594.41:44-0.72:44-0.87:084:37Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:175.99:544.42:36-0.73:36-0.77:094:37Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:115.610:524.33:31-0.54:31-0.67:094:37Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:075.211:524.34:31-0.35:27-0.57:104:38Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:054.85:350.06:22-0.37:114:38Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:514.31:034.46:400.27:16-0.27:114:38Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:514.32:034.07:450.48:110.07:124:39Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:524.43:073.78:520.49:060.17:134:39Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:504.54:063.69:550.49:570.17:134:39Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:414.64:583.510:500.310:450.17:144:40Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:274.75:463.511:400.211:300.17:144:40Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:114.86:313.512:270.17:154:41New Moon22Sat
23Sun6:534.97:153.512:120.11:090.07:154:41New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:334.97:553.512:530.01:48-0.17:164:42New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:114.98:343.61:310.02:24-0.17:164:43New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:474.99:113.52:070.12:59-0.17:164:43Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:224.79:483.52:430.23:340.07:174:44Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:574.510:263.53:190.34:100.17:174:44Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:344.311:073.53:580.44:470.17:174:45Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:134.111:493.64:440.55:250.27:184:46Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon11:553.85:350.66:060.27:184:47First Quarter31Mon
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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