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 49m at 4:12 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:324.39:475.13:160.13:130.26:007:52Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:074.110:225.13:520.13:460.35:597:53Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:454.011:005.04:310.24:220.45:587:54Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:273.911:445.05:160.35:040.55:577:55Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:173.86:060.45:560.65:567:56Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:354.91:123.87:000.46:560.75:557:57Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:314.82:143.97:570.48:010.75:547:57Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:344.83:224.18:570.39:130.65:537:58Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:444.84:304.59:590.110:250.45:527:59Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:524.85:294.910:58-0.111:290.05:518:00Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:525.06:245.411:52-0.35:508:01Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:485.17:165.712:29-0.312:43-0.55:498:02Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:435.18:086.01:25-0.51:34-0.65:488:03New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:365.08:576.12:19-0.72:22-0.65:478:04New Moon14Wed
15Thu9:274.99:456.03:09-0.73:09-0.55:468:05New Moon15Thu
16Fri10:174.710:325.83:59-0.63:56-0.35:458:06Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat11:074.511:215.54:49-0.34:440.05:448:07Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:014.25:43-0.15:360.45:438:08Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:115.112:554.06:370.26:320.75:438:08Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue1:034.81:493.97:310.47:280.95:428:09First Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:544.52:453.98:230.68:251.15:418:10First Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:494.33:433.99:150.79:261.15:408:11First Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:474.14:374.110:060.710:251.15:408:12First Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:444.05:244.310:530.711:180.95:398:13Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:334.06:074.511:350.65:388:13Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:184.16:484.812:060.812:140.55:388:14Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:024.17:285.012:510.612:530.45:378:15Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:454.18:075.21:340.41:300.35:378:16Full Moon28Wed
29Thu8:274.28:455.32:150.22:070.35:368:17Full Moon29Thu
30Fri9:074.29:235.42:550.12:440.25:368:17Full Moon30Fri
31Sat9:474.110:015.43:340.13:220.35:358:18Full Moon31Sat
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 7:21 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 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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