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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:58 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 27m at 2:04 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Mar 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:174.77:364.212:46-0.21:18-0.46:325:51New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:554.88:134.51:26-0.41:52-0.56:315:52New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:314.78:494.72:06-0.52:26-0.66:295:53New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:094.69:274.82:46-0.53:02-0.66:285:54Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:494.410:104.83:29-0.43:42-0.56:265:56Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:344.210:584.84:18-0.34:27-0.46:255:57Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:273.911:544.85:15-0.15:20-0.26:235:58First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:263.76:170.06:18-0.16:225:59First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:564.71:333.67:240.17:240.06:206:00First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:064.62:503.68:360.18:360.06:196:01First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:224.74:023.89:440.09:47-0.16:176:02Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:294.85:034.210:44-0.310:50-0.46:166:03Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:275.05:574.511:37-0.511:47-0.66:146:04Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:205.16:484.912:26-0.76:136:05Full Moon14Mon
15Tue7:095.17:355.112:40-0.81:11-0.86:116:06Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:545.18:185.21:29-0.81:53-0.86:106:07Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:364.98:585.22:14-0.82:32-0.66:086:08Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:164.69:385.02:57-0.63:10-0.46:066:09Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:574.310:194.83:40-0.33:49-0.16:056:10Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:384.011:024.64:260.04:290.26:036:11Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:233.711:484.35:140.35:130.46:026:12Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:113.46:050.66:000.76:006:13Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:374.11:033.26:580.86:510.85:596:13Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:324.02:053.17:560.97:510.95:576:14Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:353.93:123.28:570.88:560.95:556:15Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:384.04:103.49:520.79:560.75:546:16Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:314.24:583.810:380.510:470.55:526:17Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:174.45:414.111:200.311:350.25:516:18Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:014.56:224.512:000.05:496:19Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:444.77:034.912:20-0.112:39-0.25:486:20New Moon30Wed
31Thu7:264.87:435.21:04-0.31:17-0.45:466:21New Moon31Thu
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 5:01 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 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 (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 First Quarter (46% illuminated). This places Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), 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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