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 : in 3h 19m at 11:02 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 5:53 pm (5.7 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 - Oct 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:044.01:294.96:501.17:541.26:556:42First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:003.72:254.77:441.48:551.36:566:41First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:043.63:274.68:431.59:571.36:576:39First Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:113.64:294.69:471.510:521.26:586:38Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:083.85:224.710:461.411:381.06:596:36Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:554.16:074.911:361.27:006:35Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:364.36:495.012:180.812:221.07:016:33Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:154.67:295.112:550.71:040.77:026:32Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat7:524.98:085.11:290.51:450.67:036:30Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:285.28:455.12:030.42:240.47:046:29Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:025.39:224.92:350.33:030.47:056:27Full Moon11Mon
12Tue9:385.59:594.83:080.33:430.47:066:26Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:155.510:414.53:430.34:270.47:076:24Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:585.511:294.34:220.45:180.67:086:23Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:485.55:090.66:180.77:096:21Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:264.112:465.46:050.77:220.87:106:20Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:313.91:515.27:100.98:290.87:116:18Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:433.93:035.28:200.99:370.77:126:17Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:594.14:175.29:350.810:400.47:136:15Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:044.55:215.310:450.611:340.27:146:14Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:004.96:175.411:470.37:156:13Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:505.37:085.412:240.012:430.07:166:11Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:385.77:575.41:10-0.21:36-0.17:176:10New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:245.98:445.21:54-0.22:25-0.27:186:09New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:075.99:275.02:36-0.23:11-0.27:196:07New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:495.810:104.73:160.03:560.07:206:06Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:305.610:544.33:540.34:420.37:216:05Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:135.411:414.04:340.65:310.67:226:04Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:595.15:180.96:250.87:236:02Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:333.712:494.86:081.27:191.07:246:01First Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:273.612:424.66:021.47:151.16:255:00First Quarter31Sun
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 2:27 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 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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