Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May Harbor, NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May Harbor, NJ.
Next low tide : in 3h 06m at 7:10 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:504.35:004.610:401.011:010.66:264:59Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:294.65:414.511:260.811:370.56:274:58Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:064.86:204.512:080.76:294:57Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:425.06:594.412:110.512:480.56:304:56Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:175.27:374.312:440.41:270.56:314:55Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:515.28:134.21:160.42:030.56:324:54Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:245.28:494.01:470.52:390.56:334:53Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:575.29:253.82:190.63:170.66:344:52Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:335.110:063.62:520.73:590.86:354:51Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:155.010:553.53:300.84:490.96:364:50Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:044.911:523.54:180.95:440.96:374:49Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:594.85:181.06:400.86:394:48Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:533.61:004.76:241.07:370.76:404:47Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:583.82:064.77:340.98:340.56:414:46Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:044.23:144.78:470.79:290.26:424:46Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:024.74:154.89:540.310:20-0.16:434:45Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:545.35:114.810:540.011:09-0.36:444:44Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:445.76:054.811:51-0.311:58-0.56:454:43New Moon18Fri
19Sat6:356.16:584.812:46-0.56:464:43New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:256.27:514.612:47-0.51:39-0.66:474:42New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:156.28:424.41:35-0.52:30-0.56:484:42New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:046.19:344.22:22-0.33:21-0.36:504:41Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:555.710:294.03:110.04:16-0.16:514:41Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:495.411:283.84:040.35:140.26:524:40Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:445.05:040.66:110.46:534:40First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:283.612:404.66:060.97:050.56:544:39First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:273.61:364.37:081.07:580.66:554:39First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:273.72:344.18:111.18:490.66:564:38First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:233.93:304.09:131.19:340.66:574:38Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:104.14:193.910:080.910:150.56:584:38Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 10:29 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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