Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 09m at 12:19 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:27 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Sep 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:064.14:385.49:480.611:030.66:287:30Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:164.25:425.610:560.46:297:28Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:174.56:395.812:030.311:58 AM0.36:307:27Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:124.87:335.912:570.112:550.16:317:25New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:045.08:235.91:47-0.11:48-0.16:327:24New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:525.29:095.82:32-0.22:38-0.16:337:22New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:365.39:515.63:14-0.23:240.06:337:20New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:185.310:335.33:540.04:090.26:347:19Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:005.211:154.94:330.24:550.56:357:17Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:435.111:584.55:130.55:440.76:367:16Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:284.95:550.86:351.06:377:14Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:454.21:154.76:391.17:281.26:387:12First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:333.92:044.67:251.38:251.46:397:11First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:283.73:014.58:151.49:281.46:407:09First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:343.64:044.69:131.510:281.36:417:08First Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:393.65:014.710:151.411:201.26:427:06Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:333.85:504.911:101.26:427:04Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:194.16:355.112:051.011:59 AM1.06:437:03Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:014.47:185.312:460.712:440.76:447:01Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:424.77:595.51:250.51:290.56:457:00Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:225.08:405.52:020.22:120.36:466:58Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:015.39:205.52:380.12:550.16:476:56Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:405.510:015.33:150.03:390.16:486:55Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:225.610:465.13:540.04:260.26:496:53Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:085.711:364.84:360.15:200.36:506:52Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:005.65:240.36:210.56:516:50Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:334.512:595.56:200.57:260.76:526:48Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:374.22:035.47:210.78:340.76:526:47Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:474.13:145.38:280.89:450.76:536:45Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:034.24:285.39:400.810:500.66:546:44Waning 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 3:23 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 13% 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 Waning Crescent (13% 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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