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 3h 06m 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 - Jan 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:134.312:254.46:01-0.16:38-0.47:184:48Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:114.31:234.07:060.17:32-0.37:184:49Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:124.32:263.68:140.28:27-0.17:184:50Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:154.43:333.49:220.39:240.07:184:51Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:134.54:333.210:250.210:180.07:184:52Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:054.65:263.211:210.111:080.07:184:53Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:534.76:163.212:120.07:184:54Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:394.87:033.312:58-0.17:184:54New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:224.87:463.312:40-0.11:39-0.27:174:55New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:024.88:253.41:21-0.12:17-0.27:174:56New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:394.79:033.42:00-0.12:52-0.27:174:57New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:154.69:403.42:360.03:27-0.17:174:58Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:504.410:173.43:130.14:010.07:165:00Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:264.210:563.43:510.34:360.17:165:01Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:033.911:363.54:340.45:120.17:165:02Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:423.65:210.65:480.27:155:03First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:173.512:243.46:130.76:280.27:155:04First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:033.71:143.17:100.77:130.27:145:05First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:583.82:183.08:180.78:090.27:145:06First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:034.13:313.09:300.59:120.17:135:07Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:074.44:363.110:340.210:14-0.27:135:08Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:044.85:353.311:32-0.211:13-0.57:125:09Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:005.26:323.612:26-0.57:115:11Full Moon23Thu
24Fri6:555.57:273.912:10-0.81:16-0.97:115:12Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:475.68:184.21:05-1.02:03-1.17:105:13Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:375.69:084.41:58-1.12:49-1.27:095:14Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:255.49:584.62:50-1.13:35-1.17:095:15Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:155.110:504.63:44-0.94:23-1.07:085:16Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:074.611:444.54:42-0.75:13-0.77:075:17Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:004.15:42-0.36:04-0.57:065:19Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:394.412:553.66:440.06:56-0.27:055:20Third 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 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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