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 5h 26m 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 - Nov 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:056.29:325.22:31-0.63:14-0.57:275:59Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:526.210:214.93:17-0.44:04-0.47:285:58Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:395.911:124.64:03-0.24:56-0.17:295:57Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:295.64:510.25:520.27:305:56Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:074.312:225.25:440.66:500.57:315:55Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:054.01:164.96:410.97:480.77:325:54Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:033.82:124.67:391.18:450.87:335:53Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:043.83:124.48:401.29:420.87:345:52Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:053.94:124.39:431.210:320.87:355:51Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:584.15:044.310:401.111:160.77:375:50Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:434.35:504.411:310.911:560.67:385:49Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:234.66:324.412:170.77:395:48Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:024.87:134.412:330.41:000.57:405:47Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:405.07:534.41:080.31:410.47:415:46New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:175.28:324.31:430.32:200.37:425:45New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:535.39:104.22:170.22:590.27:435:45New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:285.39:474.12:510.23:370.27:445:44New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:055.310:284.03:260.34:180.27:455:43Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:465.311:143.94:040.45:050.37:465:43Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:335.24:500.55:580.37:485:42Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:083.812:275.15:460.66:550.37:495:42First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:083.81:274.96:500.77:530.37:505:41First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:123.92:304.87:580.78:520.27:515:40First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:204.23:394.89:100.69:530.07:525:40First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:264.54:454.810:210.310:49-0.27:535:40Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:245.05:444.811:250.011:42-0.47:545:39Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:175.46:394.812:23-0.27:555:39Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:085.77:334.812:32-0.61:18-0.57:565:38Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:585.98:254.71:21-0.62:11-0.67:575:38Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:465.99:144.62:09-0.63:00-0.67:585:38Full 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 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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