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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : 10:49 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 20m at 5:13 am (3.5 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 - Dec 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:085.27:323.912:290.21:280.26:594:38Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:465.38:123.81:070.22:080.27:004:38Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:235.28:513.71:440.32:450.27:014:37Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:595.19:313.62:190.43:240.37:024:37Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:364.910:123.52:540.54:040.57:034:37Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:154.710:573.43:330.64:460.57:044:37Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:564.511:443.44:160.85:290.67:044:37Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:394.35:070.96:100.67:054:37Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:313.512:254.26:021.06:520.57:064:37Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:203.71:154.07:000.97:370.57:074:37Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:143.92:143.98:040.88:270.37:084:37Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:114.33:193.89:120.69:210.17:094:38Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:054.84:193.910:140.310:13-0.17:094:38Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:575.25:164.011:120.011:06-0.37:104:38Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:495.66:124.012:09-0.47:114:38New Moon15Fri
16Sat6:435.97:104.11:04-0.67:114:38New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:376.18:054.212:53-0.71:56-0.87:124:39New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:296.18:594.21:46-0.72:47-0.87:134:39New Moon18Mon
19Tue9:226.09:554.22:39-0.73:39-0.87:134:40Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:165.710:534.23:35-0.54:34-0.67:144:40Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:125.311:524.24:35-0.25:29-0.57:144:40Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:084.85:390.06:22-0.37:154:41First Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:504.21:044.46:430.37:14-0.17:154:42First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:494.22:034.07:480.48:070.07:164:42First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:494.33:053.68:550.58:590.17:164:43First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:464.34:033.59:570.59:500.27:174:43Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:364.54:543.410:530.410:370.27:174:44Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:214.65:423.311:430.311:210.27:174:45Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:054.76:283.412:290.27:174:45Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:474.87:123.412:040.11:120.17:184:46Full Moon30Sat
31Sun7:274.97:543.512:450.11:500.07:184:47Full Moon31Sun
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 8:01 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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