Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 51m at 9:05 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:01 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - Aug 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:184.52:595.18:190.29:130.66:008:11Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:244.34:055.29:180.310:230.56:018:10Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:344.25:095.410:200.311:270.46:018:09Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:384.16:065.511:190.36:028:08Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:364.27:005.612:260.312:150.26:038:07Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:304.37:505.71:200.11:080.26:048:06New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:214.48:375.72:080.01:580.16:058:04New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:074.59:205.62:520.02:440.26:068:03New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:494.69:595.43:330.03:270.36:078:02New Moon9Thu
10Fri10:294.610:385.24:110.14:080.46:088:01Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:104.511:174.94:490.34:510.66:098:00Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:524.511:574.65:280.55:360.96:107:58Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:354.46:070.76:241.16:107:57Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:394.31:184.46:460.97:141.26:117:56First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:224.02:044.47:251.08:071.36:127:55First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:103.82:554.48:081.19:061.46:137:53First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:073.63:544.58:581.210:101.36:147:52First Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:133.64:514.79:561.111:081.16:157:51Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:143.75:425.010:531.011:590.96:167:49Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:063.96:305.311:460.76:177:48Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:564.17:185.612:470.612:360.56:187:47Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:444.48:055.81:330.31:270.26:197:45Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:324.88:526.02:170.02:160.06:207:44Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:175.09:376.02:59-0.23:04-0.26:207:42Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:035.310:245.83:42-0.33:53-0.26:217:41Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:515.411:135.54:26-0.34:46-0.16:227:39Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:435.55:13-0.25:450.16:237:38Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:075.212:385.46:050.06:480.36:247:36Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:044.81:375.47:000.27:520.56:257:35Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:054.42:395.37:570.49:010.76:267:33Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:134.23:485.38:590.610:110.76:277:32Third Quarter31Fri
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 12:03 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Cape May Harbor, NJ in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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