Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 2h 11m at 11:02 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 5:53 pm (5.7 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 - Jan 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:463.93:533.39:460.79:460.37:184:48Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:334.24:453.310:400.410:320.17:184:49Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:184.65:343.411:310.111:18-0.17:184:49Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:034.96:243.512:20-0.27:184:50New Moon4Tue
5Wed6:505.27:143.712:05-0.31:07-0.57:184:51New Moon5Wed
6Thu7:375.48:023.812:53-0.51:53-0.77:184:52New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:235.58:503.91:41-0.72:38-0.87:184:53New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:115.59:404.02:29-0.73:25-0.87:184:54Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:005.410:344.03:20-0.64:15-0.87:174:55Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:535.111:314.14:17-0.55:08-0.77:174:56Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:494.75:19-0.36:01-0.67:174:57First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:294.212:464.36:24-0.16:55-0.57:174:58First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:294.21:484.07:310.07:51-0.47:164:59First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:334.32:553.78:410.18:50-0.37:165:00First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:384.44:013.59:490.09:47-0.37:165:01Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:364.64:593.510:51-0.110:41-0.37:155:02Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:284.75:533.511:46-0.211:32-0.37:155:03Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:174.86:443.512:37-0.37:145:04Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:044.97:303.612:21-0.31:22-0.47:145:06Full Moon19Wed
20Thu7:464.98:133.61:06-0.32:03-0.47:135:07Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:254.88:523.61:47-0.32:41-0.47:135:08Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:024.79:313.62:26-0.23:18-0.37:125:09Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:384.510:103.53:04-0.13:55-0.27:125:10Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:154.310:513.53:430.14:320.07:115:11Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:534.011:333.54:260.35:090.17:105:12Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:333.75:120.45:460.27:105:14Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:153.512:143.56:010.66:240.37:095:15Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:003.512:593.26:530.77:060.47:085:16Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:513.61:553.07:540.77:560.47:075:17Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:513.83:042.99:020.68:550.37:065:18Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon3:504.14:093.010:060.49:540.17:055:19Waning Crescent31Mon
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 2:27 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 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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