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 1h 46m 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 - Feb 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:224.49:503.92:54-0.23:28-0.37:045:21Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:564.110:273.83:31-0.14:00-0.17:045:22Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:313.911:053.84:110.14:330.07:035:23Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:083.611:463.74:540.35:090.17:025:24Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:483.35:420.55:480.27:015:25Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:303.712:333.16:340.66:330.37:005:27Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:213.81:302.97:340.77:270.36:585:28Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:243.92:432.98:440.68:330.26:575:29Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:324.13:553.19:500.39:410.06:565:30Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:324.54:563.410:480.010:42-0.36:555:31Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:264.95:513.811:40-0.411:39-0.66:545:32Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:185.26:444.212:30-0.86:535:33New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:105.47:354.612:33-1.01:17-1.16:525:35New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:595.58:234.91:26-1.22:02-1.36:505:36New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:475.49:125.12:17-1.32:46-1.36:495:37Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:355.110:025.13:08-1.23:32-1.26:485:38Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:264.810:555.04:02-0.94:22-1.06:475:39Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:204.311:514.85:01-0.65:15-0.76:455:40Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:173.96:03-0.36:10-0.46:445:41First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:494.51:183.57:070.07:08-0.16:435:42First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:544.32:273.38:160.28:120.16:415:43First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:044.23:383.29:260.39:180.26:405:45Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:094.24:393.310:260.210:180.26:395:46Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:034.35:303.511:180.111:110.16:375:47Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:504.46:153.712:030.06:365:48Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:334.46:573.912:43-0.26:355:49Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:124.57:354.112:41-0.21:19-0.36:335:50Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:484.58:104.21:21-0.31:51-0.36:325:51Full Moon28Thu
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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