Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : 9:05 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 45m at 2:42 pm (4.6 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 - May 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:315.18:516.02:12-0.72:19-0.76:017:51New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:215.09:406.13:03-0.83:05-0.76:007:52New Moon2Thu
3Fri10:124.810:306.03:54-0.73:53-0.55:597:53Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:064.511:245.84:49-0.64:44-0.25:587:54Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:054.35:48-0.35:420.15:577:55Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:225.51:084.16:51-0.16:450.45:567:56First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:245.22:123.97:530.27:500.65:547:57First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:274.83:203.98:550.38:580.85:537:58First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:354.64:264.19:570.410:060.85:527:59First Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:394.55:214.310:510.411:070.75:518:00Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:344.46:084.511:390.35:508:00Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:214.36:504.712:000.612:210.35:498:01Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:044.37:294.912:480.41:000.35:488:02Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:454.38:075.11:320.31:360.35:478:03Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:254.28:435.22:130.22:110.35:468:04Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:034.19:185.22:510.22:440.35:468:05Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:394.09:535.13:280.23:150.55:458:06Full Moon17Fri
18Sat10:163.910:285.04:050.33:470.65:448:07Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:543.711:054.94:430.54:210.85:438:08Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:363.511:464.85:260.64:590.95:428:09Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:223.56:120.75:461.05:428:09Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:314.61:113.57:000.76:411.15:418:10Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:204.62:043.67:490.77:421.15:408:11Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:154.53:043.88:400.68:481.05:408:12Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:184.54:074.29:360.49:590.85:398:13Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:234.55:044.710:300.211:040.45:388:14Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:234.65:565.211:220.05:388:14Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:194.76:475.712:040.112:12-0.35:378:15Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:144.87:396.01:01-0.31:03-0.45:378:16New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:104.88:326.31:57-0.51:54-0.55:368:17New Moon30Thu
31Fri9:054.79:236.32:50-0.72:44-0.55:368:17New Moon31Fri
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 5:53 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 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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