Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 4h 04m at 1:05 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 7:48 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Sep 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:484.51:225.26:430.67:360.86:297:29First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:434.02:175.07:350.98:381.16:307:27First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:433.73:194.88:301.19:451.26:317:26First Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:533.64:244.89:321.310:491.26:317:24Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:583.65:214.810:341.311:421.16:327:23Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:513.76:094.911:281.26:337:21Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:373.96:535.112:281.012:171.06:347:20Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:194.27:345.21:080.81:010.96:357:18Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:584.48:125.21:440.61:420.76:367:16Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:354.68:485.22:170.52:200.66:377:15Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:084.89:225.12:480.52:560.66:387:13Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:404.99:554.93:170.53:320.66:397:12Full Moon12Fri
13Sat10:125.010:274.73:450.54:080.76:397:10Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:455.011:034.44:150.64:480.86:407:08Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:235.111:454.24:500.75:361.06:417:07Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:095.15:310.86:331.16:427:05Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:363.91:035.16:220.97:361.26:437:04Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:363.82:065.17:201.08:461.16:447:02Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:493.73:205.28:291.010:001.06:457:00Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:113.94:365.49:450.911:040.76:466:59Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:194.25:405.610:570.611:590.36:476:57Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:164.76:365.812:000.26:486:56Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:095.27:295.912:500.012:58-0.16:486:54New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:005.68:205.91:37-0.21:52-0.36:496:52New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:485.99:085.72:22-0.32:44-0.46:506:51New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:346.09:545.43:05-0.33:32-0.36:516:49New Moon26Fri
27Sat10:196.010:405.03:46-0.14:220.06:526:48Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:055.811:284.64:290.25:140.36:536:46Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:535.55:140.56:100.76:546:44Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:204.212:455.26:040.97:081.06:556:43First Quarter30Tue
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 4:26 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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