Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:56 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 30m at 2:03 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535901
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May Harbor, NJ Tides - May 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:314.23:213.39:030.98:571.36:017:51Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:334.14:233.59:580.910:021.26:007:52Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:334.15:133.710:470.811:001.15:587:53Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:244.15:564.111:280.711:490.85:577:54Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:094.26:364.412:060.55:567:55Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:514.37:144.812:350.612:430.35:557:56Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:344.37:525.11:190.41:190.25:547:57New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:154.38:305.32:010.21:560.15:537:58New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:564.39:095.52:430.02:340.05:527:59New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:384.29:495.63:25-0.13:120.05:518:00New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:224.110:345.64:100.03:550.15:508:01Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:123.911:245.45:000.14:430.35:498:02Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:093.85:570.25:400.45:488:03Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:225.31:123.86:570.26:450.55:478:04First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:235.12:163.97:570.37:540.65:468:05First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:284.93:244.18:570.29:050.65:458:06First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:384.84:304.59:570.210:170.55:448:06First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:444.75:264.910:520.011:210.25:448:07Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:424.66:175.211:43-0.15:438:08Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:364.67:055.512:180.012:30-0.15:428:09Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:274.57:525.71:12-0.11:16-0.15:418:10Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:154.48:375.72:02-0.22:00-0.15:418:11Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:014.39:195.72:49-0.22:420.05:408:12Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:454.110:005.53:33-0.13:220.25:398:12Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:283.910:415.34:170.14:010.55:398:13Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:133.811:255.05:020.34:430.75:388:14Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:023.65:510.55:301.05:378:15Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:114.812:523.56:400.76:211.25:378:16Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:594.51:433.57:270.87:161.35:368:16Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:474.32:353.68:130.98:121.45:368:17Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:394.13:303.78:590.99:131.35:368:18Third Quarter31Mon
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 4:59 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 46% 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 (46% 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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