Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : 11:02 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 06m at 5:24 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - May 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:184.49:365.43:02-0.13:010.06:007:52Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:584.310:165.53:44-0.13:390.05:597:53Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:414.211:015.44:29-0.14:210.15:587:54Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:324.011:525.35:200.05:110.35:577:55Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:293.96:180.16:100.45:567:56Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:505.21:323.97:180.27:150.65:547:57Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:535.02:393.98:190.28:250.65:537:58Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:014.93:514.29:230.29:380.55:527:59Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:124.84:564.510:240.110:480.35:518:00Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:154.95:524.911:19-0.111:490.15:508:01Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:124.96:425.312:09-0.25:498:02Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:044.97:315.512:46-0.112:57-0.35:488:03Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:554.88:175.71:38-0.31:43-0.35:478:04New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:434.79:015.72:27-0.42:26-0.35:478:05New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:284.59:425.63:13-0.33:07-0.15:468:05New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:114.310:235.43:57-0.23:470.15:458:06Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:564.111:045.24:420.14:280.45:448:07Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:433.911:484.95:300.35:120.75:438:08Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:333.76:200.56:000.95:428:09Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:354.61:243.67:100.76:531.15:428:10First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:244.42:163.67:590.87:471.35:418:11First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:154.23:133.68:490.98:451.35:408:12First Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:114.14:093.89:390.99:481.25:408:12First Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:104.05:004.110:260.810:461.15:398:13Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:044.15:444.411:090.711:370.85:388:14Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:514.16:254.711:490.55:388:15Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:374.27:065.112:250.612:290.35:378:16Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:234.37:485.41:120.31:100.25:378:16Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:094.38:315.61:580.01:520.05:368:17Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:554.39:155.82:44-0.12:350.05:368:18Full Moon30Sun
31Mon9:424.310:005.93:29-0.23:200.05:368:18Full Moon31Mon
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 8:13 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 13% 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 Crescent (13% 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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