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 6h 03m 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 - Oct 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:335.37:495.51:090.21:260.16:546:43New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:185.78:365.61:51-0.12:15-0.26:556:42New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:036.09:225.52:34-0.23:03-0.36:566:40New Moon3Sat
4Sun9:496.110:105.33:17-0.33:52-0.36:576:39Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:376.111:025.14:03-0.24:45-0.16:586:37Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:316.04:530.05:430.16:596:35Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:004.812:305.85:500.36:460.37:006:34First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:034.61:325.56:530.57:500.57:016:32First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:094.42:385.37:580.78:560.57:026:31First Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:204.43:475.29:070.810:000.57:036:29First Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:294.54:525.210:160.710:590.47:046:28Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:284.75:475.211:170.611:490.37:056:26Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:184.96:365.212:110.57:066:25Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:035.27:215.112:350.21:000.47:076:23Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:455.38:045.11:170.21:460.37:086:22Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:255.48:445.01:570.22:270.37:096:21Full Moon16Fri
17Sat9:015.49:224.82:330.23:060.37:106:19Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:375.49:594.63:070.33:440.47:116:18Full Moon18Sun
19Mon10:125.310:374.43:410.54:230.67:126:16Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:485.111:184.24:140.75:040.87:136:15Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:284.94:510.95:491.07:146:13Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:034.012:114.85:331.16:381.17:156:12Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:523.812:584.66:211.37:291.27:166:11Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:443.71:494.57:151.38:211.27:176:09Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:413.81:464.57:131.38:161.16:185:08Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:423.92:494.68:171.29:100.96:195:07Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:404.33:484.79:211.010:000.66:205:06Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed4:304.74:414.910:190.610:470.26:225:04Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:165.25:315.111:130.211:33-0.16:235:03Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:035.66:225.212:05-0.16:245:02New Moon30Fri
31Sat6:526.07:135.312:20-0.312:57-0.46:255:01New Moon31Sat
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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