Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 45m at 4:17 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:42 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - May 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:414.39:515.43:25-0.13:170.06:017:51New Moon1Wed
2Thu10:224.210:335.44:07-0.13:580.16:007:52Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:084.111:205.34:530.04:440.25:597:53Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:014.15:450.15:380.35:577:54Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:135.212:594.16:410.16:400.45:567:55First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:115.02:014.27:390.27:450.55:557:56First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:134.83:064.38:380.28:550.45:547:57First Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:224.74:134.69:390.110:060.35:537:58First Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:314.75:145.010:380.011:110.15:527:59Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:334.76:085.311:33-0.25:518:00Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:294.76:595.612:10-0.112:24-0.35:508:01Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:224.77:495.81:06-0.31:13-0.35:498:02Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:144.78:375.91:58-0.42:01-0.35:488:03Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:024.69:215.82:46-0.42:46-0.25:478:04Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:484.410:045.63:32-0.33:290.05:468:04Full Moon15Wed
16Thu10:334.310:475.44:17-0.24:120.25:458:05Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:194.111:325.15:030.14:570.55:448:06Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:073.95:510.35:450.85:448:07Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:184.812:573.86:390.56:381.05:438:08Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:064.51:463.87:260.67:311.15:428:09Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:544.32:383.88:120.78:261.25:418:10Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:464.13:333.99:000.89:271.25:418:11Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:433.94:274.19:480.810:261.15:408:11Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:403.95:154.410:350.711:190.95:398:12Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:303.95:584.711:190.65:398:13Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:174.06:405.012:080.712:020.45:388:14Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:034.17:235.312:550.512:440.25:388:15Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:504.28:065.51:400.21:280.15:378:15New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:364.38:495.72:240.02:120.05:378:16New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:214.39:335.83:08-0.12:56-0.15:368:17New Moon30Thu
31Fri10:084.410:195.83:52-0.23:42-0.15:368:18Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 7:29 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 5% 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 (5% 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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