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 : 10:10 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 15m at 3:43 pm (4.5 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 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:443.96:155.411:300.46:008:11Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:394.27:075.812:330.412:240.26:018:10Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:344.47:596.01:250.01:18-0.16:028:09Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:274.78:506.22:14-0.32:11-0.36:038:08Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:194.99:406.23:02-0.53:03-0.46:038:06Full Moon5Sat
6Sun10:095.110:306.13:48-0.63:55-0.46:048:05Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:015.211:225.84:37-0.54:51-0.26:058:04Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:565.35:28-0.45:510.06:068:03Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:175.412:525.26:21-0.26:530.26:078:02Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:145.01:505.27:140.07:570.56:088:01Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:124.62:505.18:090.29:030.66:097:59Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:164.33:555.19:070.410:110.76:107:58Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:234.14:575.110:070.611:130.76:117:57Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:244.05:515.211:050.66:127:56Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:184.16:405.212:090.611:57 AM0.66:137:54Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:074.27:255.312:580.512:460.56:137:53Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:534.38:085.31:430.41:310.56:147:52New Moon17Thu
18Fri8:354.48:475.32:230.32:130.46:157:50New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:144.59:235.32:590.32:520.56:167:49New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:504.69:585.23:330.33:290.56:177:48New Moon20Sun
21Mon10:264.610:325.04:060.44:060.66:187:46Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:034.511:084.74:380.64:440.86:197:45Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:404.511:444.55:110.75:261.06:207:43Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:204.55:460.86:121.16:217:42Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:244.21:024.56:240.97:021.26:227:40First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:084.01:484.67:071.07:571.36:237:39First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:583.92:434.77:561.09:011.26:237:38First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:023.83:484.98:551.010:091.06:247:36First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:153.94:535.210:020.811:110.76:257:35Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:214.15:505.511:060.66:267:33Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:184.46:455.912:070.412:050.26:277:32Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 6:56 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 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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