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 52m at 7:56 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:374.64:103.310:030.09:53-0.47:065:20Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:424.95:143.511:06-0.310:56-0.67:055:21Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:425.26:153.712:05-0.67:045:22Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:395.47:114.012:59-0.97:035:23Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:335.68:044.212:51-1.01:48-1.17:025:24Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:235.58:524.41:44-1.12:34-1.17:015:25Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:095.39:404.42:34-1.03:19-1.07:005:26Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:555.010:274.33:23-0.84:04-0.86:595:28Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:414.611:154.24:14-0.54:50-0.56:585:29Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:284.15:07-0.25:35-0.36:575:30Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:044.112:153.76:020.16:200.06:565:31Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:523.91:043.36:570.47:060.36:555:32Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:453.82:003.07:580.67:570.56:535:33Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:443.83:062.89:030.78:550.56:525:34Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:453.84:092.810:050.69:510.56:515:36Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:394.05:022.910:580.510:420.46:505:37Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:274.25:513.111:460.311:290.26:495:38Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:124.46:353.312:280.16:475:39Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:544.67:173.512:130.01:06-0.16:465:40New Moon19Wed
20Thu7:334.77:543.712:55-0.11:41-0.36:455:41New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:094.88:293.91:33-0.32:13-0.46:435:42New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:444.79:044.02:11-0.32:45-0.46:425:43New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:204.69:394.22:49-0.33:19-0.46:415:44Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:574.410:194.33:30-0.33:55-0.46:395:46Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:394.211:054.44:18-0.24:37-0.36:385:47Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:273.911:564.45:120.05:24-0.26:375:48First Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:223.66:130.16:17-0.16:355:49First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:544.41:263.37:210.27:180.06:345:50First Quarter28Fri
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 11:19 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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