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 56m at 5:46 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:03 am (4.6 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 - May 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:524.88:186.01:37-0.51:42-0.56:007:52Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:454.79:086.22:30-0.72:30-0.65:597:53Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:364.69:586.23:22-0.73:18-0.55:587:54Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:294.510:516.04:14-0.64:09-0.35:577:55Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:274.311:485.75:10-0.45:050.05:567:56Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:284.16:11-0.26:070.35:557:57Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:485.31:314.07:110.17:130.55:547:58Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:495.02:354.08:100.28:190.75:537:59Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:514.63:404.19:080.49:270.85:528:00Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:554.44:404.210:030.410:310.85:518:00Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:534.35:294.510:530.411:280.75:508:01Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:434.26:134.711:370.45:498:02Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:294.16:534.912:180.612:170.45:488:03Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:124.17:315.01:040.412:560.45:478:04Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:544.08:095.11:470.41:330.45:468:05New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:354.08:465.22:270.32:090.45:458:06New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:143.99:225.23:050.32:440.45:448:07New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:523.89:575.13:420.43:170.55:438:08New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:303.710:335.04:190.53:520.65:438:09Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:103.611:114.94:580.64:290.85:428:10Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:543.511:534.75:410.75:130.95:418:10Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:413.66:250.76:051.05:418:11Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:394.61:303.77:100.77:031.05:408:12First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:294.52:233.97:570.68:040.95:398:13First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:244.43:214.28:470.59:120.85:398:14First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:284.34:214.79:410.410:210.65:388:14Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:344.35:175.110:360.211:240.35:388:15Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:354.36:115.611:300.05:378:16Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:334.47:046.012:24-0.112:23-0.25:378:17Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:314.47:596.21:22-0.31:17-0.35:368:18Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:294.58:536.32:17-0.52:10-0.45:368:18Full Moon31Mon
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 8:54 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 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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