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 4h 27m 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 - Jul 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:094.75:44-0.25:590.35:388:29Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:255.21:044.86:35-0.27:010.45:388:29Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:204.82:015.07:27-0.18:060.55:398:28Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:194.53:035.18:210.09:140.55:398:28Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:244.24:085.29:190.110:230.55:408:28Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:334.15:105.310:200.111:280.45:418:28Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:364.16:075.511:190.15:418:27Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:344.17:005.612:260.212:140.15:428:27Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue7:294.27:515.61:200.11:080.15:428:27New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:214.38:375.62:100.01:570.15:438:26New Moon10Wed
11Thu9:074.49:205.52:54-0.12:430.15:448:26New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:504.410:005.43:350.03:260.25:458:25New Moon12Fri
13Sat10:324.410:395.14:140.14:080.45:458:25Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:144.411:184.94:530.24:510.65:468:24Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:564.311:584.65:320.45:370.85:478:24Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:394.36:110.56:251.05:478:23Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:394.31:234.36:500.77:151.25:488:23First Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:214.02:084.37:280.88:071.35:498:22First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:073.82:594.38:100.99:051.35:508:21First Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:023.63:554.58:580.910:081.25:518:21First Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:063.54:514.79:530.911:071.15:518:20Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:083.65:425.010:490.811:590.85:528:19Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:023.76:305.311:430.65:538:18Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:534.07:185.512:480.512:340.35:548:18Full Moon24Wed
25Thu7:444.38:065.81:350.21:250.15:558:17Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:334.68:535.92:19-0.12:15-0.15:568:16Full Moon26Fri
27Sat9:204.89:395.93:02-0.33:05-0.25:568:15Full Moon27Sat
28Sun10:075.110:265.83:45-0.43:54-0.25:578:14Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon10:565.211:155.54:30-0.44:48-0.15:588:13Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue11:485.35:18-0.45:470.15:598:12Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed12:085.112:445.36:10-0.26:490.36:008:11Third Quarter31Wed
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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