Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 5h 42m at 11:18 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:24 am (3.9 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 - Oct 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:444.76:075.711:320.46:566:41Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:385.17:005.812:150.112:300.16:576:39Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:295.47:515.81:05-0.11:24-0.16:586:38Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:185.78:395.71:51-0.32:15-0.26:596:36Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:025.89:245.52:35-0.33:02-0.27:006:35Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:455.810:075.23:16-0.13:480.07:016:33Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:265.610:514.93:560.14:340.27:026:32Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:095.411:374.54:360.45:230.57:036:30Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:545.25:190.76:150.87:046:29Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:264.212:414.96:061.07:101.17:056:27Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:193.91:324.76:561.38:061.27:066:26Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:153.72:274.57:491.49:051.37:076:24Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:173.73:284.58:481.510:031.27:086:23Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:193.84:294.59:511.410:531.17:096:21Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:124.05:204.710:481.311:360.97:106:20Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:574.36:054.811:381.07:116:18Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:384.66:474.912:150.712:230.87:126:17Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:174.97:285.012:520.51:070.57:136:15New Moon18Sun
19Mon7:565.28:095.11:290.31:500.37:146:14New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:345.58:495.02:050.22:330.17:156:13New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:135.79:304.92:410.13:150.07:166:11New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:535.810:144.73:190.14:000.17:176:10Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:385.811:024.54:000.24:500.27:186:09Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:285.711:594.34:470.35:480.37:196:07Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:265.55:430.56:500.47:206:06First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:024.21:285.46:470.77:540.57:216:05First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:104.12:355.27:550.88:590.47:226:04First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:234.23:475.29:080.710:030.37:236:02First Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:334.54:535.210:190.611:010.27:246:01Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:324.85:505.211:220.411:520.07:256:00Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat6:235.26:425.212:190.27:265:59Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 2:21 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 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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