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 3h 32m 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 - Jun 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:064.27:315.312:550.312:550.25:358:18Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:514.18:115.31:410.21:350.35:358:19Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:334.08:505.42:240.22:130.35:358:19Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:134.09:275.33:040.22:490.45:348:20Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:523.910:045.23:430.33:240.65:348:21Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:323.710:425.04:220.43:590.75:348:21Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:143.611:224.95:030.54:370.95:348:22Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:593.55:470.65:201.05:338:22Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:054.712:453.56:310.76:091.25:338:23Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:494.51:323.67:140.87:031.25:338:24Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:344.42:203.77:560.77:591.25:338:24Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:244.23:134.08:410.79:021.15:338:25Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:224.24:094.39:310.610:090.95:338:25Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:234.15:024.810:220.411:100.65:338:25Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:214.25:525.211:120.25:338:26Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:164.36:435.612:080.312:030.05:338:26Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:124.37:356.01:040.012:54-0.25:338:27New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:084.48:286.21:59-0.31:47-0.35:338:27New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:044.59:216.32:52-0.52:40-0.45:338:27New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:584.510:146.23:43-0.53:32-0.35:338:27Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:544.511:096.04:37-0.54:27-0.25:338:28Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:534.55:33-0.45:280.15:348:28Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:065.612:534.56:30-0.26:310.35:348:28Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:045.31:514.57:25-0.17:350.55:348:28First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:014.92:504.68:180.18:390.75:348:28First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:004.53:494.79:110.29:440.75:358:29First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:014.24:454.810:040.410:460.75:358:29Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:594.05:354.910:530.511:420.75:368:29Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:503.96:205.011:390.55:368:29Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:383.87:035.112:330.612:220.55:368:29Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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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