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 3h 53m 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 - May 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:374.56:094.811:370.16:007:53Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:264.46:545.012:060.312:230.15:587:54Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:134.47:375.112:550.21:060.15:577:55Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:564.48:175.21:410.11:460.15:567:56Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:374.38:555.32:230.02:230.15:557:56Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:164.29:315.23:020.02:580.25:547:57Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:534.110:075.13:400.13:320.45:537:58Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:314.010:445.04:180.24:060.55:527:59Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:113.811:234.84:570.44:430.75:518:00Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:543.75:400.65:240.95:508:01Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:044.612:403.66:240.76:121.05:498:02Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:484.51:273.67:090.77:041.15:488:03Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:354.32:183.77:550.78:011.15:478:04Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:284.23:153.98:450.79:051.05:468:05Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:294.24:144.39:390.510:120.85:458:06Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:324.35:094.710:330.311:130.55:448:07Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:304.46:005.211:240.15:448:08Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:244.66:505.612:100.112:15-0.25:438:08Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:184.77:426.01:05-0.21:06-0.45:428:09New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:134.88:346.21:59-0.51:57-0.65:418:10New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:074.99:256.32:50-0.72:48-0.65:418:11New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:004.810:176.23:42-0.73:39-0.55:408:12Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:544.811:116.04:34-0.64:33-0.35:398:13Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:534.75:31-0.55:32-0.15:398:14Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:085.612:534.66:29-0.36:340.25:388:14First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:065.31:524.57:26-0.17:380.45:388:15First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:044.92:534.58:220.18:420.65:378:16First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:054.53:554.69:180.29:470.75:378:17First Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:084.34:514.710:130.310:480.75:368:17Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:064.15:414.911:030.411:430.65:368:18Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon5:564.16:265.011:490.45:358:19Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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