Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:49 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 23m at 4:10 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Aug 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:034.29:125.32:520.32:370.55:598:11New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:414.39:475.23:260.33:140.56:008:10New Moon2Mon
3Tue10:184.310:225.13:590.43:500.66:018:09Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:554.310:564.94:330.44:280.76:028:08Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:324.311:334.75:070.55:090.86:038:07Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:124.45:430.65:550.96:048:06Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:124.512:554.46:220.66:471.06:058:05First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:574.31:424.67:060.67:431.06:058:04First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:484.22:374.77:550.68:471.06:068:03First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:494.03:415.08:520.69:570.86:078:02First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:024.04:465.39:570.511:030.56:088:00Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:114.25:465.611:010.36:097:59Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:134.46:446.012:030.212:020.06:107:58Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:124.77:406.21:00-0.11:01-0.26:117:57Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:095.08:346.41:53-0.41:57-0.46:127:55Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:035.39:256.32:43-0.62:51-0.56:137:54Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:545.410:156.13:31-0.73:43-0.56:147:53Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:455.511:065.84:19-0.64:37-0.36:157:51Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:375.411:585.45:08-0.35:330.06:157:50Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:315.35:59-0.16:330.46:167:49Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:524.91:245.16:510.27:320.66:177:47Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:464.52:194.97:420.58:330.96:187:46Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:444.23:184.88:350.89:371.06:197:44Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:463.94:194.89:320.910:391.06:207:43Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:483.95:144.810:291.011:331.06:217:42Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:413.96:024.911:210.96:227:40Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:294.16:465.012:210.812:080.86:237:39Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:134.27:285.21:050.712:530.76:247:37Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:554.48:085.21:440.61:350.66:257:36New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:354.68:455.32:200.52:140.56:257:34New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:124.79:205.22:530.42:510.56:267:33New Moon31Tue
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 6:59 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 65% 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 First Quarter (65% 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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