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 : 8:05 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 30m at 1:50 pm (4.8 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 - Jan 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:254.33:473.69:400.49:37-0.17:184:47Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:224.74:463.710:400.110:34-0.47:184:48Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:155.15:434.011:36-0.311:28-0.77:184:49Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:095.56:394.212:30-0.77:184:50Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:025.87:344.412:23-0.91:21-1.07:184:51Full Moon5Thu
6Fri7:545.98:264.61:17-1.12:10-1.27:184:52Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:455.99:184.72:09-1.22:59-1.27:184:53Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:355.710:114.73:01-1.13:49-1.17:184:54Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:285.311:074.63:57-0.94:41-1.07:184:54Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:234.94:56-0.65:35-0.87:184:55Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:044.612:184.45:58-0.36:29-0.57:184:56Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:024.41:154.07:000.07:24-0.37:184:57Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:024.42:173.68:050.28:21-0.17:174:58Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:054.33:233.49:120.39:190.07:174:59Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:044.44:233.310:130.210:130.07:175:01Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:554.55:143.311:070.111:020.07:165:02Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:424.66:023.411:560.011:48-0.17:165:03Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:264.76:473.512:40-0.17:165:04New Moon18Wed
19Thu7:074.87:283.612:31-0.21:19-0.27:155:05New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:464.88:073.71:11-0.21:56-0.37:155:06New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:224.88:433.81:48-0.22:29-0.37:145:07New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:574.79:183.82:24-0.23:02-0.37:135:08Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:304.59:533.82:59-0.13:34-0.27:135:09Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:044.310:293.83:350.14:08-0.27:125:10Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:404.111:083.84:140.24:44-0.17:125:12Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:203.811:513.85:000.35:240.07:115:13First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:043.65:520.46:090.07:105:14First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:403.912:563.46:490.56:590.07:095:15First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:374.12:003.37:560.47:59-0.17:095:16First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:454.33:163.49:090.39:06-0.27:085:17Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:534.64:243.610:160.010:11-0.57:075:19Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 4:57 pm — 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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