Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : 11:18 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 8m at 4:49 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Sep 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:484.25:215.610:350.511:380.36:297:29Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:524.56:205.911:400.26:307:27Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:514.87:166.112:350.012:390.06:317:26Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:465.18:106.21:27-0.21:36-0.26:327:24Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:385.49:006.12:16-0.42:29-0.36:337:22Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:265.69:475.93:02-0.43:18-0.36:337:21Full Moon6Sun
7Mon10:125.610:335.63:46-0.34:07-0.16:347:19Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:585.511:205.24:30-0.14:580.26:357:18Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:465.35:150.25:520.56:367:16Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:094.812:355.16:020.56:470.86:377:15Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:004.41:244.96:500.87:441.16:387:13Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:524.12:174.77:401.18:431.26:397:11Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:503.83:154.68:331.39:461.36:407:10Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:543.74:174.69:311.310:451.26:417:08Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:543.85:124.710:301.311:351.16:417:07Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:454.05:594.911:221.16:427:05Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:304.26:435.012:180.912:091.06:437:03Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:124.57:245.212:580.712:530.86:447:02Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:524.78:035.31:350.61:350.66:457:00New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:304.98:415.32:100.42:150.46:466:58New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:065.19:175.22:420.32:540.36:476:57New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:425.29:535.13:150.33:330.36:486:55Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:185.310:324.93:490.34:150.46:496:54Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:595.411:164.74:260.45:030.56:506:52Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:465.45:090.55:580.66:506:50Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:084.412:405.36:000.67:000.76:516:49First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:064.21:405.36:590.88:050.86:526:47First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:134.12:485.38:030.89:140.76:536:46First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:294.14:015.49:150.810:220.66:546:44First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:424.45:085.510:270.611:210.36:556:42Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 8:03 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Crescent (22% illuminated). This places Cape May Harbor, NJ in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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