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 - Mar 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:574.49:144.22:32-0.22:51-0.26:305:52Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:304.29:464.23:07-0.13:19-0.16:295:53Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:033.910:194.13:430.13:490.16:275:54Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:373.610:554.14:220.34:210.26:265:55Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:153.311:364.05:060.54:580.46:245:56Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:593.15:560.75:420.56:235:57First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:244.012:522.96:530.86:350.66:215:58First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:224.03:022.89:020.88:390.67:206:59First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:354.14:223.010:150.79:540.57:187:00First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:474.35:273.311:160.411:030.17:177:01Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:474.76:213.812:080.07:157:02Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:415.07:124.312:03-0.212:56-0.47:147:03Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:335.28:024.81:00-0.61:41-0.77:127:04Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:235.38:495.21:53-0.92:25-1.07:117:05Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:115.39:365.52:45-1.13:08-1.07:097:06Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:585.010:235.63:35-1.13:52-1.07:087:07Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:464.711:135.54:26-0.94:37-0.77:067:08Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:384.35:22-0.65:27-0.47:047:09Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:075.212:353.96:22-0.36:23-0.17:037:10Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:054.91:363.57:260.17:230.37:017:11Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:074.62:443.28:320.48:280.57:007:12Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:174.44:013.29:430.59:400.76:587:13Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:294.35:093.310:480.510:480.66:577:14Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:294.36:023.611:410.411:440.56:557:15Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:194.46:463.812:260.36:537:16Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:024.47:264.112:340.31:060.16:527:17Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:424.58:034.31:180.21:410.06:507:18New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:204.58:374.51:580.02:140.06:497:19New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:554.49:104.72:360.02:440.06:477:20New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:294.39:414.73:110.03:130.06:467:21New Moon30Mon
31Tue10:024.110:124.73:450.13:410.16:447:22Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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