Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 1h 09m at 2:05 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:20 am (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Jan 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:124.711:574.14:42-0.15:31-0.47:184:48Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:064.45:440.06:22-0.37:184:48Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:534.21:034.06:490.17:14-0.37:184:49Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:544.42:083.77:580.28:12-0.27:184:50Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:004.63:193.59:110.19:13-0.27:184:51Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:044.84:263.410:180.010:13-0.37:184:52Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:015.05:263.411:19-0.211:09-0.37:184:53Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:565.16:233.512:15-0.47:184:54Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:495.27:163.612:03-0.41:06-0.57:174:55New Moon9Sat
10Sun7:375.28:043.712:54-0.41:52-0.67:174:56New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:215.28:473.71:41-0.42:34-0.57:174:57New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:025.09:293.72:25-0.33:14-0.57:174:58Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:424.710:113.73:07-0.23:54-0.37:164:59Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:224.410:533.63:500.04:34-0.27:165:00Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:034.111:363.64:360.35:130.07:165:01Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:443.85:250.55:510.27:155:02First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:193.612:273.46:150.76:290.37:155:03First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:043.61:133.17:090.87:100.47:155:04First Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:553.62:092.98:100.97:580.47:145:05First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:533.73:152.89:170.88:530.47:145:06Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:523.94:162.810:170.69:490.37:135:08Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:444.25:102.911:100.410:420.17:125:09Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:324.56:003.111:590.111:32-0.17:125:10Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:194.86:493.412:44-0.27:115:11Full Moon24Sun
25Mon7:065.17:353.612:21-0.41:26-0.57:105:12Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:515.28:203.91:10-0.62:06-0.77:105:13Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:345.39:044.11:57-0.82:47-0.97:095:14Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:185.29:504.32:44-0.83:28-0.97:085:16Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:044.910:404.43:35-0.74:13-0.87:075:17Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:544.511:334.54:31-0.65:01-0.77:075:18Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun11:474.15:31-0.35:52-0.57:065:19Third Quarter31Sun
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 5:12 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 0% 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 (0% 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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