Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:52 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 08m at 12:52 am (4.3 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 - Aug 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:083.64:535.19:560.711:140.76:018:10Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:173.85:525.511:020.46:028:09Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:184.16:475.812:110.412:020.26:038:08Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:154.57:426.11:050.01:01-0.16:048:07Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:104.98:346.21:55-0.31:57-0.46:058:06Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:025.29:256.22:43-0.62:51-0.56:058:04Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:535.510:146.03:29-0.73:43-0.56:068:03Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:435.611:045.64:15-0.64:37-0.36:078:02Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:355.611:575.25:04-0.45:350.06:088:01Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:305.45:54-0.26:360.36:098:00Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:524.71:265.36:470.17:380.66:107:58Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:484.32:245.17:410.48:430.86:117:57Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:504.03:274.98:370.79:510.96:127:56Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:573.84:324.99:380.810:540.96:137:55Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:023.85:294.910:380.911:490.96:147:53Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:563.86:175.011:330.86:157:52Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:444.07:025.112:370.712:220.86:157:51Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:284.27:435.21:200.61:070.66:167:49New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:094.48:225.21:580.51:490.66:177:48New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:484.68:575.22:320.42:290.56:187:47New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:234.79:315.13:040.43:050.56:197:45New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:574.710:044.93:340.43:410.66:207:44Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:314.810:364.74:030.54:170.76:217:42Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:054.811:104.44:320.64:560.96:227:41Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:424.811:484.25:040.75:411.06:237:39Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:254.85:420.86:321.16:247:38First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:324.01:134.86:280.97:291.26:247:36First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:253.82:104.97:200.98:341.26:257:35First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:293.73:175.08:220.99:441.06:267:33First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:473.84:285.29:350.810:500.76:277:32Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:004.15:315.610:460.511:470.46:287:30Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 3:52 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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