Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:52 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 12m at 8:40 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Sep 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:214.67:365.41:060.51:030.46:277:31New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:054.98:185.61:460.31:490.26:287:29New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:475.19:015.62:250.12:340.06:297:28New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:285.49:435.63:04-0.13:19-0.16:307:26New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:115.510:275.43:44-0.14:060.06:317:25Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:585.611:165.14:27-0.14:570.16:327:23Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:505.65:150.15:560.36:337:22Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:114.912:475.56:090.26:580.46:347:20First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:104.61:475.47:070.48:030.66:357:19First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:154.42:545.48:100.59:110.66:357:17First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:284.34:045.49:180.610:190.66:367:15Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:404.45:095.410:270.611:190.46:377:14Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:414.66:055.511:280.46:387:12Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:354.86:575.612:130.312:240.36:397:11Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:245.17:455.61:020.11:160.26:407:09Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:105.28:295.51:470.02:030.16:417:07Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:525.39:105.42:280.02:470.16:427:06Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:315.49:495.23:050.13:280.36:437:04Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:085.310:274.93:410.24:080.46:447:03Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:455.211:074.74:170.54:500.76:447:01Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:255.011:494.44:530.75:350.96:456:59Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:074.85:330.96:241.16:466:58Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:354.112:534.76:171.17:151.36:476:56Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:253.91:424.67:041.38:091.46:486:54Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:193.82:374.57:561.49:081.46:496:53Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:213.83:394.68:541.410:061.36:506:51Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:243.94:384.79:571.310:581.16:516:50Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:174.25:304.910:551.011:430.86:526:48Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:044.66:175.211:470.76:536:46Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:485.07:035.412:260.512:370.46:546:45Waning Crescent30Wed
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 11:46 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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