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 (tomorrow) : 7:44 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 45m at 1:47 am (4.1 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 - Mar 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:584.52:383.58:240.18:25-0.16:295:53First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:134.63:523.79:340.09:36-0.26:285:54Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed4:214.74:543.910:36-0.210:39-0.36:275:55Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:194.95:494.211:30-0.411:36-0.56:255:56Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:125.06:404.512:20-0.66:245:57Full Moon5Fri
6Sat7:015.07:274.712:29-0.71:05-0.76:225:58Full Moon6Sat
7Sun7:465.08:104.81:17-0.81:47-0.86:215:59Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:274.98:504.82:02-0.72:25-0.76:196:00Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:064.69:294.82:44-0.63:02-0.56:176:01Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed9:454.310:084.63:25-0.43:39-0.26:166:02Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:244.010:494.44:08-0.14:180.06:146:03Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:063.711:334.24:540.24:590.36:136:04Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:513.45:430.55:420.56:116:05Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:194.01:403.27:340.77:300.77:107:06Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:113.92:363.18:300.88:240.87:087:07Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:113.83:443.19:320.89:280.87:077:08Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:163.94:483.210:310.710:310.77:057:09Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:124.15:403.511:220.511:260.57:047:10Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:014.36:263.912:070.27:027:11Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:474.57:094.212:160.212:490.07:007:12Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:314.77:524.61:03-0.11:30-0.36:597:13New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:154.98:345.01:49-0.42:10-0.56:577:14New Moon22Mon
23Tue8:584.99:165.22:34-0.62:50-0.76:567:15New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:414.99:595.43:19-0.73:31-0.76:547:16New Moon24Wed
25Thu10:274.710:465.44:06-0.74:14-0.66:537:17Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:164.511:375.34:57-0.55:03-0.56:517:18Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:124.25:55-0.35:58-0.26:497:19Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:355.11:134.06:57-0.16:590.06:487:20First Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:364.92:183.98:010.08:040.16:467:21First Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:444.73:303.99:080.19:150.26:457:22First Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:574.64:414.010:150.110:250.26:437:23Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 4:45 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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