Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 5h 48m at 6:52 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 1:28 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - May 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:163.910:315.24:040.23:510.36:007:52Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:563.911:125.14:460.24:310.45:597:53Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:433.85:320.35:190.55:587:54Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:005.012:363.86:240.36:170.65:577:55Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:544.91:343.97:180.37:200.75:567:56Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:524.82:364.18:140.38:290.65:547:57Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:574.73:444.49:130.29:410.55:537:58Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:074.64:484.810:130.010:500.25:527:59Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:114.75:455.311:09-0.211:52-0.15:518:00Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:104.76:385.612:02-0.35:508:01Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:064.87:315.912:50-0.312:54-0.55:498:02New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:004.88:226.11:46-0.51:45-0.55:488:03New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:534.79:116.12:38-0.62:34-0.55:478:04New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:434.69:595.93:27-0.63:21-0.35:478:04New Moon14Tue
15Wed10:324.510:465.64:16-0.44:080.05:468:05Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:234.311:355.35:07-0.14:580.35:458:06Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:164.15:590.15:510.65:448:07Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:254.91:094.06:510.36:470.85:438:08First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:154.62:023.97:410.57:431.05:438:09First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:054.32:563.98:300.78:401.15:428:10First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:594.13:514.09:190.89:411.15:418:11First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:563.94:434.210:070.810:391.15:408:11Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:513.95:294.510:520.711:300.95:408:12Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:403.96:124.711:340.65:398:13Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:263.96:534.912:180.712:140.65:398:14Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:103.97:345.11:030.512:540.55:388:15Full Moon26Sun
27Mon7:544.08:145.31:470.41:330.45:378:15Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:374.08:545.42:280.22:130.35:378:16Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:184.09:335.53:070.12:520.35:368:17Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:594.010:145.53:470.13:330.35:368:18Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:434.110:575.44:300.04:170.35:368:18Waning 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 10:10 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Cape May Harbor, NJ in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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