Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : 7:44 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 58m at 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 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:304.79:456.03:13-0.53:08-0.35:388:29New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:194.710:325.74:00-0.53:57-0.15:388:29Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:084.711:195.44:46-0.34:470.15:398:28Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:584.65:34-0.15:400.45:398:28Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:065.012:474.56:210.16:340.75:408:28Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:534.61:364.47:070.47:280.95:408:28First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:394.22:244.47:510.68:221.15:418:27First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:283.93:174.48:360.79:211.25:428:27First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:233.74:114.59:250.810:211.25:428:27First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:233.65:034.610:150.911:161.15:438:26Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:183.65:514.811:040.85:448:26Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:083.66:365.012:060.911:51 AM0.75:448:26Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:563.87:195.212:520.712:360.65:458:25Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:423.98:025.31:350.51:200.55:468:25Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:264.18:425.42:160.32:020.35:478:24Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:074.29:215.52:530.12:430.35:478:23Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:474.410:005.43:300.03:250.25:488:23Full Moon17Thu
18Fri10:274.510:405.34:070.04:090.25:498:22Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:114.711:255.14:480.04:570.35:508:22Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:594.85:320.05:530.45:508:21Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:144.912:514.96:200.06:530.55:518:20Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:074.61:465.07:110.17:560.65:528:19Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:064.42:485.18:060.19:050.65:538:19Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:134.23:565.39:070.210:160.55:548:18Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:254.15:025.410:120.211:220.45:558:17Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:324.26:025.611:150.15:558:16Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:324.46:585.812:210.112:140.05:568:15Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:294.67:515.91:16-0.11:10-0.15:578:14New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:224.78:405.92:06-0.22:03-0.25:588:13New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:104.99:255.72:52-0.32:52-0.15:598:12New Moon30Wed
31Thu9:554.910:085.53:35-0.33:380.06:008:11Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 4:36 pm — 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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