Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 1h 02m at 10:47 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 5:37 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Oct 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:146.17:355.912:46-0.41:12-0.55:555:42New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:036.38:265.81:34-0.62:04-0.65:565:41New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:536.49:175.52:21-0.52:56-0.55:575:39Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:446.310:105.23:09-0.33:50-0.25:585:38Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:386.011:084.84:000.04:490.15:595:36Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:365.74:570.35:510.46:005:35First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:084.512:355.45:570.66:530.66:015:33First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:114.31:375.17:000.97:550.86:025:31First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:184.22:424.98:041.08:570.86:035:30First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:234.23:424.89:091.19:510.86:045:28Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:184.44:344.810:061.010:380.76:055:27Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:044.65:194.910:560.911:200.66:065:25Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:454.86:004.911:410.711:590.56:075:24Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:245.06:404.912:240.66:085:23Full Moon14Mon
15Tue7:015.17:194.912:350.41:030.56:095:21Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:375.27:564.81:090.41:410.56:105:20Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:115.38:324.61:420.42:160.56:115:18Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:455.39:074.42:130.52:520.66:125:17Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:185.29:444.32:450.63:290.76:135:15Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:545.110:244.13:190.74:110.96:145:14Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:345.011:113.93:580.94:590.96:155:13Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:224.94:461.05:521.06:165:11Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:053.912:164.95:431.06:480.96:175:10Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:044.01:164.96:451.07:470.86:185:09Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:104.22:244.97:540.98:490.66:195:07Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:174.53:325.09:040.79:460.36:205:06Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:165.04:335.210:090.310:390.06:215:05Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:095.55:285.411:08-0.111:30-0.36:225:04Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:015.96:225.412:04-0.46:235:02New Moon29Tue
30Wed6:536.27:165.412:20-0.512:58-0.66:245:01New Moon30Wed
31Thu7:446.48:085.31:10-0.61:50-0.76:255:00New Moon31Thu
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 2:12 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 81% 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 Waxing Gibbous (81% 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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