Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:42 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 09m at 11:40 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Nov 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:024.24:104.39:471.210:180.86:264:59Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:454.54:544.310:371.010:560.76:274:58Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:244.75:354.311:220.811:320.66:294:57Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:024.96:154.312:050.66:304:56Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:405.16:554.312:070.512:460.56:314:55New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:175.37:334.212:410.51:250.46:324:54New Moon6Fri
7Sat7:535.38:114.11:140.52:020.46:334:53New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:285.38:473.91:470.52:400.56:344:52New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:045.39:263.82:210.53:200.56:354:51Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:445.210:103.72:580.64:050.66:364:50Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:295.111:033.73:420.74:570.66:374:49Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:225.04:360.85:510.66:394:48First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:023.712:204.95:400.96:460.56:404:47First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:033.91:214.86:490.97:420.46:414:46First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:094.22:284.78:000.78:400.26:424:46First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:144.63:344.79:120.59:350.06:434:45Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:125.14:334.710:160.210:28-0.26:444:44Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:055.55:294.711:15-0.111:18-0.46:454:43Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:565.96:234.712:12-0.36:464:43Full Moon19Thu
20Fri6:486.17:164.612:08-0.51:05-0.56:474:42Full Moon20Fri
21Sat7:386.18:084.512:58-0.51:56-0.56:484:42Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:276.08:584.31:46-0.42:46-0.46:504:41Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:145.89:484.12:33-0.23:36-0.26:514:41Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:035.510:423.93:210.14:280.16:524:40Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:545.111:373.84:130.45:230.36:534:40Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:454.75:100.76:150.56:544:39Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:323.712:364.46:080.97:050.66:554:39Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:263.71:284.17:061.17:530.76:564:38Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:213.82:243.98:071.18:410.76:574:38Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:164.03:203.79:071.19:260.76:584:38Waning Crescent30Mon
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 2:41 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated). This places Cape May Harbor, NJ in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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