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 4h 06m at 8:54 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:53 am (3.8 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 - Oct 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:105.26:315.712:010.16:566:41Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:035.67:245.812:38-0.112:58-0.26:576:39New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:545.98:155.71:27-0.31:51-0.46:586:38New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:436.19:045.62:14-0.42:42-0.46:596:36New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:296.19:505.42:58-0.33:30-0.37:006:35New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:146.010:365.03:42-0.14:180.07:016:33Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:005.711:244.74:260.25:080.37:026:32Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:485.45:120.56:010.67:036:30Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:154.412:395.16:030.86:570.87:046:29First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:094.11:314.96:561.17:521.07:056:27First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:053.92:254.77:521.38:481.17:066:26First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:053.83:254.58:511.49:451.17:076:24First Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:073.94:244.59:521.410:371.17:076:23Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:004.15:154.610:481.311:210.97:086:21Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:464.46:004.711:371.17:096:20Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:274.66:424.812:020.712:220.87:106:18Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:064.97:234.912:390.61:050.67:126:17Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:455.28:034.91:160.41:460.57:136:16Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:225.48:434.91:520.32:260.37:146:14Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:595.59:224.82:280.23:050.27:156:13Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:365.610:024.73:040.23:460.27:166:11Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:165.610:464.53:430.24:310.37:176:10Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:025.611:374.44:260.35:230.47:186:09Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:545.45:180.56:210.57:196:07Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:364.312:535.36:180.67:220.57:206:06Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:404.21:565.27:230.78:240.57:216:05Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:474.33:055.18:320.79:280.47:226:04Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:574.64:155.19:430.610:280.27:236:02Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:004.95:175.110:500.411:230.07:246:01Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:555.36:135.211:500.17:256:00Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:465.67:055.212:14-0.212:45-0.17:265:59Waning Crescent31Mon
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 11:53 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 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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