Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 1h 04m at 6:06 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:534.23:223.29:190.39:14-0.18:056:20First Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:064.44:403.310:330.110:25-0.38:056:21Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:144.75:473.511:38-0.211:30-0.68:046:22Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:155.16:473.912:36-0.68:036:23Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:135.47:444.212:31-0.81:30-0.98:026:25Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:075.58:374.61:29-1.12:19-1.28:016:26Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:585.69:274.82:23-1.33:06-1.38:006:27Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:465.410:154.93:14-1.33:51-1.37:596:28Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:335.111:034.84:04-1.14:36-1.17:576:29Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:204.711:534.74:56-0.85:22-0.87:566:30Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:094.25:50-0.56:11-0.57:556:32Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:434.512:593.86:46-0.17:00-0.27:546:33Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:354.21:513.37:440.27:500.17:536:34Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:304.02:493.08:450.58:450.47:526:35Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:323.93:572.99:520.69:460.57:506:36Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:363.95:022.910:540.610:460.57:496:37Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:314.05:553.011:470.411:380.37:486:38Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:194.16:423.212:330.37:476:39Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:034.37:253.512:260.21:150.17:456:41Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:444.58:063.71:100.01:52-0.17:446:42New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:234.58:433.91:50-0.12:26-0.37:436:43New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:594.69:174.12:28-0.22:57-0.37:416:44New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:334.59:494.23:04-0.33:27-0.47:406:45New Moon23Sat
24Sun10:064.410:224.33:40-0.33:58-0.47:396:46Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:404.210:584.44:17-0.24:31-0.37:376:47Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:174.011:394.44:59-0.15:09-0.27:366:48Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:013.75:490.15:54-0.17:346:49Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:284.412:533.56:460.26:470.07:336:50First Quarter28Thu
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 9:21 am — 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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