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 15m 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 - Jun 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:324.111:465.35:160.15:090.45:358:19Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:264.26:060.16:080.55:358:20Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:405.11:224.46:580.17:120.55:358:20Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:364.92:204.67:510.18:170.65:348:21Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:364.63:234.88:460.19:270.55:348:22Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:434.54:275.19:440.010:360.45:348:22Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:504.45:265.410:420.011:390.25:348:23Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:504.46:215.711:38-0.15:338:23Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:484.47:145.812:380.012:32-0.25:338:24Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:444.48:065.91:33-0.21:24-0.25:338:24New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:374.48:555.92:25-0.32:14-0.25:338:25New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:264.49:405.83:12-0.33:02-0.15:338:25New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:134.410:245.53:58-0.23:470.15:338:26Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:004.311:085.24:430.04:330.45:338:26Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:484.211:524.95:290.15:220.65:338:27Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:364.16:150.36:130.95:338:27Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:374.61:234.16:590.57:051.05:338:27First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:214.32:104.17:410.67:571.25:348:28First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:074.02:594.28:230.88:531.25:348:28First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:593.83:534.39:080.89:541.25:348:28First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:573.74:454.59:560.810:511.15:348:28Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:543.65:324.710:440.811:430.95:348:28Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:463.66:174.911:300.75:358:29Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:353.77:015.212:320.712:150.55:358:29Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:233.97:465.41:190.41:010.45:358:29Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:114.08:305.62:030.21:470.25:368:29Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:574.29:145.72:450.02:330.15:368:29Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:414.39:575.73:27-0.23:180.05:368:29Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:274.510:435.64:10-0.24:060.05:378:29Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:164.611:325.44:55-0.25:000.15:378:29Waning Gibbous30Sun
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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