Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:45 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 13m at 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 - Feb 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:574.69:183.82:25-0.33:00-0.47:045:21Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:324.49:533.83:00-0.13:33-0.37:035:22Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:064.210:303.73:360.04:07-0.17:035:23Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:423.911:083.74:160.24:430.07:025:24Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:213.711:493.75:000.35:220.17:015:25Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:043.55:490.56:040.16:595:27First Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:363.812:533.36:440.56:530.16:585:28First Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:303.81:553.27:480.57:510.16:575:29First Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:364.03:093.29:000.48:570.06:565:30Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:444.34:173.410:060.110:02-0.36:555:31Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:454.75:163.811:04-0.311:01-0.66:545:32Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:415.16:124.111:58-0.711:58-1.06:535:33Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:365.47:074.512:50-1.06:525:35Full Moon13Mon
14Tue7:295.67:584.812:53-1.21:38-1.36:505:36Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:195.68:485.01:46-1.42:25-1.46:495:37Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:085.59:385.02:37-1.43:12-1.36:485:38Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri9:585.210:305.03:30-1.24:01-1.16:475:39Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:504.711:244.84:25-0.94:53-0.86:455:40Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:444.35:24-0.55:46-0.56:445:41Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:204.612:413.96:25-0.26:41-0.26:435:42Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:184.41:413.57:270.17:390.16:415:44Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:214.22:493.38:340.38:420.26:405:45Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:274.13:553.29:390.39:420.36:395:46Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:254.24:503.310:350.210:370.26:375:47Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:144.35:383.511:250.111:250.16:365:48Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:004.46:223.712:080.06:345:49Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:424.57:033.812:100.012:48-0.26:335:50New Moon27Mon
28Tue7:214.67:414.012:51-0.21:24-0.36:325:51New Moon28Tue
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 5:49 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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