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 : 8:03 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 02m at 1:49 pm (4.7 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 - Mar 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:524.59:104.12:24-0.22:49-0.26:325:51New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:254.39:424.12:59-0.13:18-0.16:305:53Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:574.010:144.13:340.13:470.06:295:54Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:313.710:494.04:120.34:180.26:275:55Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:083.411:284.04:550.54:540.36:265:56Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:493.25:430.65:360.46:245:57First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:154.012:403.06:400.76:260.56:235:58First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:114.01:462.97:470.87:280.56:215:59First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:224.13:092.99:030.68:420.46:206:00First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:374.44:193.210:090.49:540.16:186:01Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:414.75:173.711:050.010:57-0.26:176:02Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:385.16:104.211:55-0.411:55-0.66:156:03Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:315.37:014.712:43-0.86:146:04Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:225.57:505.112:50-0.91:28-1.06:126:05Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:115.48:375.41:42-1.12:11-1.16:106:06Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:585.29:245.52:33-1.22:54-1.06:096:07Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:464.910:135.43:24-1.03:39-0.86:076:08Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:374.411:055.24:19-0.74:28-0.46:066:09Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:313.95:17-0.35:21-0.16:046:10Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:014.912:303.56:190.16:180.36:036:11Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:004.61:343.27:240.47:190.66:016:12Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:074.32:503.18:350.58:290.75:596:13Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:194.24:013.29:420.69:370.75:586:14Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:214.24:553.410:370.510:350.65:566:15Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:124.35:413.611:240.311:250.45:556:16Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:564.46:223.912:040.25:536:17Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:374.56:594.112:100.312:400.15:526:18New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:154.57:344.412:510.11:120.05:506:18New Moon28Mon
29Tue7:504.58:064.51:280.01:430.05:486:19New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:244.48:374.62:030.02:110.05:476:20New Moon30Wed
31Thu8:574.29:084.62:370.02:390.15:456:21Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 4:56 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 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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