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 4h 28m 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 - Mar 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:554.210:134.23:31-0.13:48-0.26:325:51Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:324.010:524.04:110.14:240.16:305:52Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:123.711:323.94:540.35:020.26:295:54Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:553.45:410.55:430.46:275:55First Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:163.812:413.26:310.76:280.56:265:56First Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:063.81:373.17:280.87:210.66:245:57First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:063.82:463.18:340.78:250.56:235:58First Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:134.03:523.39:370.69:300.36:215:59Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:134.24:473.610:320.310:290.06:206:00Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:064.65:374.011:21-0.111:23-0.36:186:01Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:574.96:264.412:08-0.46:176:02Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:465.17:154.812:15-0.712:53-0.86:156:03Full Moon12Wed
13Thu7:355.38:025.11:06-0.91:38-1.06:146:04Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:225.38:485.41:55-1.12:21-1.16:126:05Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:105.29:375.42:45-1.13:07-1.06:116:06Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:594.910:285.33:37-1.03:55-0.86:096:07Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:544.611:245.24:33-0.74:49-0.66:076:08Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:524.25:34-0.45:47-0.36:066:09Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:234.912:543.96:37-0.16:480.06:046:10Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:274.72:023.77:430.17:530.26:036:11Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:364.53:153.68:510.29:020.36:016:12Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:444.54:193.89:540.110:060.26:006:13Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:424.55:124.010:490.111:010.15:586:14Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:334.66:004.211:370.011:510.05:566:15Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:194.66:424.412:20-0.15:556:16Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:014.77:214.512:36-0.112:59-0.25:536:16New Moon26Wed
27Thu7:404.67:574.61:17-0.21:34-0.25:526:17New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:164.68:324.71:55-0.22:07-0.25:506:18New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:524.49:054.72:31-0.12:39-0.15:486:19New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:274.29:394.63:070.03:100.15:476:20Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon10:034.010:144.53:440.23:430.35:456:21Waxing 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 2:12 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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