Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 5h 36m at 4:55 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:20 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Nov 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:584.811:413.84:201.05:261.06:274:59Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:444.65:081.26:151.16:284:58Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:313.712:334.56:011.37:041.16:294:57Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:253.71:264.46:571.37:551.06:304:56Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:243.92:274.48:001.28:480.86:314:54Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:224.23:284.59:041.09:390.66:324:53Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:124.64:224.610:030.710:260.36:334:52Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:595.15:134.810:570.311:120.06:344:51Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:465.56:034.911:490.011:59-0.36:354:51New Moon9Wed
10Thu6:345.96:555.012:41-0.36:364:50New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:236.27:465.012:47-0.51:32-0.66:384:49New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:126.38:384.91:35-0.52:23-0.66:394:48New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:026.39:314.82:24-0.53:15-0.66:404:47Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:556.110:294.63:15-0.34:11-0.46:414:46Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:535.811:314.54:13-0.15:10-0.26:424:45Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:535.45:160.26:110.06:434:45First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:354.412:545.16:220.47:100.16:444:44First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:394.41:584.87:290.68:090.26:454:43First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:454.43:024.68:370.69:070.26:464:43First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:464.64:014.49:410.69:590.26:474:42Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:374.84:524.410:370.510:450.26:494:41Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:224.95:384.311:270.311:280.16:504:41Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:045.16:234.312:130.26:514:40Full Moon23Wed
24Thu6:445.27:054.212:090.112:570.26:524:40Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:235.27:454.212:480.11:370.16:534:39Full Moon25Fri
26Sat7:595.28:244.11:240.12:140.16:544:39Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:355.19:034.02:000.22:510.26:554:39Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:105.09:423.82:340.33:280.36:564:38Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:474.810:233.73:090.54:080.46:574:38Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:254.611:083.63:480.74:500.56:584:38Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 8:07 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 84% 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 Gibbous (84% 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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