Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 1h 24m at 5:24 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:50 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Jun 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:034.011:065.24:460.24:320.55:358:19Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:504.011:525.05:300.35:220.55:358:19Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:404.16:180.36:190.65:348:20Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:434.91:344.37:080.27:200.65:348:21First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:384.72:324.58:000.28:240.65:348:21First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:394.63:354.88:560.19:340.55:348:22First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:484.54:385.19:550.010:420.35:338:22Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:554.45:365.510:54-0.111:450.05:338:23Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:574.56:315.811:51-0.25:338:24Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:564.67:266.112:44-0.212:45-0.45:338:24Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:534.68:196.21:40-0.41:39-0.45:338:25Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:484.79:106.12:33-0.52:31-0.45:338:25Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:394.69:586.03:22-0.53:20-0.35:338:25Full Moon13Sun
14Mon10:294.610:455.74:10-0.44:090.05:338:26Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:204.511:335.44:58-0.25:000.35:338:26Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:114.35:480.05:540.55:338:27Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:225.01:014.36:370.26:490.85:338:27Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:104.61:514.27:230.47:431.05:338:27Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:584.32:414.28:090.58:401.15:338:28Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:494.03:344.28:550.79:391.25:338:28Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:453.84:274.49:430.710:371.15:348:28Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:413.75:164.510:310.711:301.05:348:28Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:333.76:014.811:160.75:348:28Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:213.86:445.012:180.812:000.65:358:28Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:083.97:265.21:040.612:440.55:358:29Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:544.08:085.31:470.41:270.45:358:29New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:384.18:485.42:270.32:090.35:368:29New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:204.29:275.53:060.12:500.25:368:29New Moon28Mon
29Tue10:014.310:075.53:440.03:330.25:368:29Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:444.410:505.44:240.04:180.25:378:29Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 8:37 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 75% 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 Waning Gibbous (75% 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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