Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 4h 46m at 8:45 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 3:37 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Jul 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:454.811:565.55:20-0.45:260.05:388:29Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:424.86:14-0.36:280.25:388:29Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:535.21:394.97:08-0.27:310.35:398:28First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:504.92:395.08:03-0.18:360.45:398:28First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:524.63:425.19:000.09:440.55:408:28First Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:594.34:445.29:590.110:490.45:418:28Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:044.25:405.310:570.111:490.35:418:27Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:024.26:325.511:500.15:428:27Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:554.27:215.512:440.212:410.15:438:27Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:464.28:085.61:340.11:300.15:438:26Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:344.38:515.52:200.02:150.25:448:26Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:174.39:315.53:020.02:570.25:458:25Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:574.310:095.33:410.03:370.45:458:25Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:374.310:485.14:200.24:160.55:468:24Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:184.211:274.84:580.34:580.75:478:24Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:004.25:370.45:420.95:478:23Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:084.612:434.26:170.66:301.15:488:23Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:504.31:264.26:560.77:191.25:498:22Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:334.12:114.27:360.78:111.35:508:21Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:203.93:024.38:200.89:111.35:518:21Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:173.83:594.59:100.810:141.15:518:20Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:213.84:554.810:060.711:130.95:528:19Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:203.95:475.111:020.55:538:18Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:144.16:375.512:060.611:55 AM0.35:548:18Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:074.37:285.812:580.212:480.05:558:17New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:004.68:196.01:47-0.11:41-0.25:568:16New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:514.99:086.12:35-0.42:33-0.45:568:15New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:415.19:576.13:21-0.53:24-0.45:578:14New Moon28Fri
29Sat10:325.210:475.94:08-0.64:16-0.45:588:13Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:255.311:415.64:57-0.55:13-0.25:598:12Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:215.35:50-0.46:140.06:008:11Waxing 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 12:11 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (32% illuminated). This places Cape May Harbor, NJ in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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