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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 3h 37m at 11:11 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:13 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Aug 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:054.81:415.17:040.27:510.76:008:11Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:594.32:365.07:540.58:540.96:008:10Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:573.93:364.98:470.710:011.06:018:09Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:023.74:374.89:440.911:031.06:028:08Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:043.65:324.910:410.911:581.06:038:07Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:583.76:205.011:330.96:048:06Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:473.87:055.112:470.812:220.86:058:05Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:334.07:475.21:300.71:070.76:068:04New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:154.18:265.32:090.51:500.66:078:03New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:544.39:025.32:430.42:290.56:088:01New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:304.59:365.23:150.43:060.56:098:00New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:044.610:085.13:440.43:420.66:097:59Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:384.610:404.94:130.44:190.76:107:58Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:124.711:154.64:430.54:590.86:117:57Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:504.811:534.45:160.65:460.96:127:55Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:334.85:550.76:391.06:137:54First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:394.11:234.96:400.77:391.16:147:53First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:323.92:215.07:320.88:461.16:157:51First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:383.83:305.28:340.810:000.96:167:50First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:593.84:435.49:460.711:080.76:177:49Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:134.05:465.810:580.56:187:47Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:164.46:446.012:070.312:020.26:197:46Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:144.87:396.21:010.01:02-0.16:197:44Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:085.28:326.31:51-0.31:58-0.36:207:43Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:595.59:216.22:38-0.52:51-0.46:217:41Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:475.710:085.93:22-0.53:42-0.36:227:40Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:345.810:555.54:06-0.44:33-0.16:237:39Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:225.711:455.04:51-0.15:270.26:247:37Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:135.55:370.26:250.56:257:36Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:364.61:045.26:260.57:240.96:267:34Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:294.11:585.07:170.88:251.16:277:33Third Quarter31Fri
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 2:12 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 73% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (73% illuminated). This places Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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