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 : 9:54 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 48m at 4:12 am (3.8 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 - May 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:113.611:154.75:000.64:330.76:017:52Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:543.411:574.65:450.75:130.95:597:53Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:423.36:330.96:021.05:587:54Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:454.51:353.37:240.96:591.15:577:55First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:374.42:333.48:160.98:021.15:567:55First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:364.43:373.69:120.89:111.05:557:56First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:434.44:374.110:070.610:210.75:547:57Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:474.55:294.610:580.311:230.35:537:58Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:434.66:185.111:460.05:527:59Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:374.77:085.612:21-0.112:34-0.25:518:00Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:314.87:586.01:17-0.41:22-0.45:508:01Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:244.78:486.22:11-0.62:10-0.55:498:02Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:174.69:396.33:03-0.72:59-0.55:488:03Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:104.510:316.13:55-0.63:49-0.35:478:04Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:064.311:275.84:50-0.44:420.05:468:05Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:064.15:50-0.25:420.35:458:06Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:265.51:094.06:500.06:470.65:448:07Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:265.12:123.97:490.27:530.85:438:07Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:264.83:164.08:470.49:000.95:438:08Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:294.54:184.19:430.410:060.95:428:09Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:294.35:104.310:340.511:050.85:418:10Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:224.25:554.611:180.511:570.75:408:11Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:084.16:354.811:590.55:408:12Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:514.07:134.912:440.612:370.45:398:13Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:344.07:515.11:280.51:140.45:398:13New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:153.98:285.22:090.41:500.45:388:14New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:563.99:055.22:480.32:260.55:378:15New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:343.89:405.23:250.43:000.55:378:16New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:133.710:165.14:030.43:340.65:368:16Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:523.610:535.04:420.54:100.85:368:17Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:363.511:344.85:240.64:520.95:368:18Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 7:03 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 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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