Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : 11:18 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 03m at 4:49 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Mar 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:324.15:16-0.55:29-0.46:325:51Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:064.812:303.76:18-0.26:24-0.16:315:52Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:064.61:343.37:240.17:240.26:295:53Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:134.42:493.18:370.38:330.46:285:54Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:264.34:033.19:470.39:410.46:265:55Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:304.35:033.210:470.210:410.36:255:56Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:244.45:533.411:390.111:340.26:235:57Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:124.56:383.712:230.06:225:58Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:544.67:173.912:210.01:01-0.16:205:59New Moon9Thu
10Fri7:334.67:534.11:03-0.11:36-0.26:196:00New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:084.68:264.21:41-0.22:07-0.26:176:01New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:424.58:584.32:17-0.22:36-0.26:166:02New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:154.39:304.32:51-0.13:05-0.16:146:03Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:474.010:024.33:260.13:340.16:136:04Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:213.810:364.24:030.34:040.36:116:05Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:583.511:154.14:450.54:390.46:096:06Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:393.211:594.15:320.75:210.56:086:07First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:283.06:260.86:100.66:066:08First Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:534.11:312.97:300.87:100.76:056:09First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:004.12:513.08:440.88:230.66:036:10First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:174.34:033.39:500.59:370.36:026:11Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:234.65:003.710:460.110:410.06:006:12Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:195.05:534.311:36-0.311:39-0.45:586:13Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:135.26:434.812:23-0.65:576:14Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:045.47:325.212:34-0.81:09-0.95:556:15Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:545.48:195.51:27-1.01:52-1.05:546:16Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:415.29:065.72:17-1.12:36-0.95:526:17Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:294.99:545.63:08-1.03:20-0.75:516:18Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:204.510:465.44:02-0.74:09-0.45:496:19Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:154.111:425.15:00-0.35:02-0.15:476:20Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:143.76:020.06:000.35:466:21Third Quarter31Fri
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 8:03 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Cape May Harbor, NJ in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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