Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 4h 24m at 11:09 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:12 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Apr 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:365.09:015.22:12-0.62:34-0.66:447:22Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:215.09:445.42:58-0.83:15-0.76:437:23Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:064.910:305.53:45-0.83:58-0.66:417:24Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:554.711:205.44:35-0.74:46-0.56:397:25Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:484.45:31-0.55:39-0.36:387:26Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:165.312:484.26:31-0.36:380.06:367:27Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:165.11:514.07:34-0.17:420.26:357:28Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:204.93:013.98:400.18:500.36:337:29Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:314.74:143.99:470.110:020.36:327:30Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:404.75:184.210:500.111:070.26:307:31Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:404.76:124.411:440.06:297:32Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:334.87:014.712:040.112:33-0.16:277:33Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:214.87:454.912:56-0.11:18-0.26:267:34New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:054.88:265.01:44-0.21:59-0.26:247:35New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:474.79:045.12:27-0.22:36-0.26:237:35New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:254.69:395.13:07-0.23:11-0.16:217:36New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:024.410:145.03:45-0.13:450.16:207:37Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:404.210:504.84:240.14:190.36:197:38Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:204.011:284.65:040.34:550.56:177:39Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:033.75:480.55:350.76:167:40Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:104.512:503.66:350.76:210.96:147:41Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:554.31:393.47:240.87:111.06:137:42First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:434.22:343.48:150.98:071.16:127:43First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:394.13:373.59:110.99:101.06:107:44First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:434.24:363.810:080.710:160.86:097:45First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:454.35:284.210:590.511:150.56:087:46Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:394.56:154.611:460.26:067:47Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:304.77:015.112:090.112:32-0.16:057:48Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:204.97:495.51:01-0.21:18-0.46:047:49Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:115.08:365.81:52-0.52:04-0.66:037:50Full Moon30Thu
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 2:10 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 73% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (73% illuminated). This places Cape May Harbor, NJ in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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