Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 4h 06m at 4:11 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 10:42 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Aug 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:464.02:364.57:530.88:401.26:008:11First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:413.93:354.68:440.89:451.06:008:10First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:483.94:364.99:450.710:500.86:018:09Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:564.05:335.310:460.511:480.56:028:08Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:564.26:275.711:440.26:038:07Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:534.57:216.012:430.112:41-0.16:048:06Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:494.88:156.21:36-0.31:37-0.36:058:05Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:435.19:066.32:26-0.52:31-0.56:068:04Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:355.39:576.23:14-0.73:23-0.56:078:02Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:265.410:486.04:02-0.74:17-0.46:088:01Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:195.511:415.64:51-0.65:14-0.26:098:00Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:155.45:44-0.36:140.16:097:59Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:375.21:115.36:37-0.17:160.46:107:58Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:344.82:095.17:320.28:190.66:117:56Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:334.43:105.08:270.49:250.86:127:55Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:384.14:145.09:260.610:300.86:137:54Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:424.05:125.010:250.711:280.86:147:52Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:394.06:035.011:190.76:157:51Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:284.16:485.112:190.712:090.76:167:50Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:144.37:315.21:050.612:550.66:177:48New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:584.48:115.31:470.51:380.56:187:47New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:384.58:495.32:240.42:180.56:197:45New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:154.69:245.22:580.42:560.56:197:44New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:514.79:595.13:310.43:320.56:207:43New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:264.710:324.94:020.54:080.66:217:41Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:014.711:074.74:330.64:460.86:227:40Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:394.611:444.45:070.75:280.96:237:38Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:194.65:430.86:171.16:247:37Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:264.21:044.76:260.97:101.16:257:35First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:144.11:554.87:140.98:091.16:267:34First Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:104.02:564.98:090.99:151.06:277:32First 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 7:26 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 91% 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 (91% 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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