Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : 4:11 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2m at 10:31 am (4.4 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 - Oct 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:184.34:475.410:070.711:010.46:556:43Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue5:224.75:475.611:130.411:550.06:566:41Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed6:185.26:425.912:130.06:576:40Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:125.67:366.012:47-0.31:10-0.36:576:38Full Moon4Thu
5Fri8:036.08:285.91:37-0.52:04-0.56:586:37Full Moon5Fri
6Sat8:536.29:185.82:24-0.62:55-0.56:596:35Full Moon6Sat
7Sun9:416.210:075.53:10-0.53:46-0.47:006:34Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon10:296.110:575.23:56-0.34:37-0.17:016:32Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:185.811:504.84:430.05:320.27:026:31Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:115.55:340.46:300.57:036:29Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:464.41:055.26:290.77:290.87:046:28Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:434.22:004.97:251.08:280.97:056:26Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:434.03:004.78:241.29:281.07:066:25Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:474.04:024.69:251.310:251.07:076:23Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:454.14:574.610:251.211:130.97:086:22Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:334.35:454.711:171.111:550.87:096:20Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:164.56:274.812:040.97:106:19Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu6:564.87:084.812:340.712:480.77:116:17Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri7:355.07:474.81:100.51:290.67:126:16New Moon19Fri
20Sat8:125.28:254.81:450.42:080.47:136:15New Moon20Sat
21Sun8:485.39:024.72:180.42:460.47:146:13New Moon21Sun
22Mon9:235.49:384.62:500.43:230.47:156:12New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:585.410:144.53:230.44:020.47:166:11Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:355.410:554.33:580.54:450.57:176:09Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu11:185.311:444.24:380.65:350.67:186:08Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:095.25:280.76:320.67:206:07Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:414.11:065.16:270.87:310.67:216:05First Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:444.11:085.16:320.97:330.66:225:04First Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:534.22:185.17:420.88:370.46:235:03First Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:044.53:275.18:550.69:370.26:245:02Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed4:074.94:285.310:010.310:31-0.16:255:01Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 1:21 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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