Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 13m at 7:44 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 2:27 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - May 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:014.41:393.67:230.77:201.16:007:52Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:514.22:323.68:120.88:151.25:597:53Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:454.13:313.69:030.99:171.25:587:54Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:454.04:283.99:560.810:191.15:567:55Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:424.15:184.210:440.711:130.85:557:56Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:334.26:024.511:290.55:547:57Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:204.36:444.912:030.612:110.25:537:58Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:064.47:275.212:500.312:540.05:527:59New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:524.58:105.51:370.01:37-0.15:518:00New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:394.68:545.72:23-0.22:21-0.35:508:01New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:254.69:405.93:09-0.43:05-0.35:498:02New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:134.610:275.83:55-0.43:51-0.35:488:03Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:054.511:195.74:46-0.44:43-0.15:478:04Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:024.45:42-0.35:410.15:468:05Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:165.51:034.46:40-0.16:440.25:458:06First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:165.22:044.47:390.07:490.45:458:06First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:184.93:094.58:380.08:570.45:448:07First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:244.74:144.79:380.110:060.45:438:08First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:314.65:134.910:360.011:090.35:428:09Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:304.56:055.211:290.05:428:10Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:244.56:535.412:060.212:180.05:418:11Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:144.47:395.512:590.01:040.05:408:12Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:024.48:235.51:48-0.11:480.05:408:13Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:464.39:045.52:32-0.12:290.15:398:13Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:284.39:425.43:14-0.13:080.25:388:14Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:084.210:215.23:540.03:460.45:388:15Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:494.011:005.04:340.24:240.65:378:16Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:323.911:424.85:170.45:050.85:378:16Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:183.86:000.55:511.05:368:17Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:254.61:043.86:440.66:411.15:368:18Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:094.41:513.87:270.77:331.25:358:19Third Quarter31Tue
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 11:05 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 44% 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 (44% 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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