Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : 4:55 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 16m at 11:09 am (4.5 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 - Sep 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:534.810:065.03:300.43:410.66:297:28Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:254.910:394.74:000.54:180.76:307:27Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:005.011:164.54:310.55:010.86:317:25Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:405.05:070.65:510.96:327:24Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:004.212:275.15:500.76:491.16:337:22Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:514.01:235.16:410.87:541.16:347:21Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:533.82:275.17:400.99:071.16:347:19Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:083.73:435.28:490.910:200.96:357:17Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:303.94:575.410:050.711:240.66:367:16Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:364.25:595.711:150.56:377:14Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:344.76:555.912:190.312:170.26:387:13Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:285.17:486.01:100.01:14-0.16:397:11New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:185.58:386.01:57-0.32:08-0.36:407:09New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:065.89:255.82:41-0.32:59-0.36:417:08New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:515.910:105.43:23-0.33:47-0.26:427:06Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:355.810:555.04:04-0.14:360.16:427:05Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:225.611:424.64:470.25:290.46:437:03Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:105.45:320.66:240.86:447:01Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:334.21:015.16:200.97:221.16:457:00First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:273.81:554.87:121.28:231.36:466:58First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:263.62:554.78:081.49:281.46:476:57First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:353.54:014.69:111.510:301.36:486:55First Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:413.64:594.710:161.511:211.26:496:53Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:343.85:484.811:111.36:506:52Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:184.16:315.012:031.011:59 AM1.16:516:50Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:584.47:115.112:410.812:440.96:516:49Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:364.77:505.11:160.61:250.76:526:47Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:114.98:275.11:490.52:040.66:536:45Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:465.19:025.02:200.42:420.56:546:44Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:195.39:384.82:510.43:200.56:556:42Full Moon30Mon
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 2:02 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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