Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 09m at 12:01 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:04 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Apr 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:444.55:163.910:540.311:020.45:446:23Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:324.56:004.111:380.211:500.35:426:24Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:154.66:394.412:170.15:416:25Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:554.67:154.612:340.112:520.05:396:25New Moon4Mon
5Tue7:324.57:494.81:140.01:240.05:376:26New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:084.48:214.91:510.01:540.05:366:27New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:424.38:524.92:260.02:230.15:346:28New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:154.19:244.83:010.22:520.35:336:29Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:493.89:584.73:370.33:220.45:316:30Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:263.610:354.64:170.53:560.65:306:31Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:083.411:194.55:030.74:380.75:286:32Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:583.25:540.95:290.95:276:33First Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:104.412:553.26:510.96:280.95:256:34First Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:104.42:043.37:520.87:370.95:246:35First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:194.43:163.68:560.78:520.75:226:36First Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:304.64:154.19:520.410:000.35:216:37Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:304.85:074.710:420.011:00-0.15:206:38Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:245.05:565.211:30-0.311:57-0.45:186:39Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:175.16:465.712:17-0.55:176:40Full Moon19Tue
20Wed7:095.17:356.112:51-0.71:03-0.75:156:41Full Moon20Wed
21Thu8:005.08:236.21:44-0.91:49-0.75:146:42Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:504.89:126.22:35-0.82:35-0.65:136:43Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:424.510:045.93:27-0.63:24-0.35:116:44Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:384.25:24-0.35:180.16:107:45Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:005.612:383.96:250.06:180.46:097:46Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:005.21:423.77:270.27:230.76:077:47Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:014.92:483.78:280.48:290.96:067:48Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:064.63:573.79:300.59:390.96:057:49Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:124.44:563.910:270.610:430.96:047:50Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:094.35:444.211:150.511:370.86:027:51Waning Crescent30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8535962)

Common Questions About Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ today?

Slack tide in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ is approximately 3:02 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 (Atlantic Ocean), NJ?

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 maximum.

What datum are Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), 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 (Atlantic Ocean), NJ?

Tide predictions for Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), 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 (Atlantic Ocean), NJ?

Tide data for Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ is sourced from NOAA Station #8535962. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8535962.

What is the moon phase in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ tonight?

Tonight the moon over Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ is Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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