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 4h 39m 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 - Nov 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:336.38:574.91:57-0.42:43-0.47:275:58New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:206.38:454.71:42-0.32:32-0.36:284:57New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:076.19:344.42:27-0.13:22-0.16:294:56Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:555.710:264.13:130.24:150.26:314:55Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:465.411:233.84:020.65:120.56:324:54Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:415.04:580.96:100.76:334:53First Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:223.612:364.75:581.27:060.96:344:52First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:223.61:334.57:001.38:010.96:354:51First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:233.62:324.38:031.48:520.96:364:50First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:213.83:284.29:061.39:380.86:374:49Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:094.14:174.210:001.110:180.76:384:48Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed4:504.45:014.210:480.910:550.66:394:47Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:284.75:424.211:330.711:300.56:404:46Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:054.96:234.112:160.66:424:46Full Moon14Fri
15Sat6:425.17:044.112:060.412:570.46:434:45Full Moon15Sat
16Sun7:195.37:444.012:410.31:360.36:444:44Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:565.48:233.91:170.32:150.36:454:43Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:345.49:043.81:540.32:560.36:464:43Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:145.49:493.72:320.33:410.46:474:42Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:005.310:413.63:160.44:320.46:484:41Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:525.111:413.74:090.55:280.46:494:41Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:505.05:120.66:240.46:504:40Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:423.812:514.86:190.77:200.36:514:40Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:464.11:564.67:290.68:170.26:524:39Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:514.43:044.58:410.59:130.06:534:39Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:514.94:064.59:480.210:06-0.16:544:39Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:455.35:034.410:490.010:56-0.36:554:38Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:355.65:574.411:46-0.211:45-0.46:564:38Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:265.86:504.312:40-0.46:574:38New Moon29Sat
30Sun7:155.97:414.212:34-0.41:31-0.46:584:37New Moon30Sun
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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