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 3h 42m 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 - Mar 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:304.64:083.79:540.09:55-0.36:335:51Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:364.95:094.110:54-0.410:58-0.66:315:52Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:345.26:064.611:49-0.711:57-0.96:305:53Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:305.47:005.012:40-1.06:285:54Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:235.57:515.312:52-1.21:28-1.26:275:55Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:125.58:385.41:44-1.32:13-1.26:255:56Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:595.39:255.42:34-1.22:58-1.16:245:57Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:464.910:135.23:23-1.03:43-0.86:225:58Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:344.511:024.94:15-0.64:31-0.56:215:59Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:244.111:544.65:09-0.35:21-0.16:196:00Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:163.76:050.16:130.26:186:01Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:474.41:123.47:030.47:070.56:166:02Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:444.12:143.28:040.68:070.66:156:03Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:484.03:213.29:070.69:100.76:136:04Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:494.04:193.410:040.610:070.66:116:05Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:414.15:073.610:520.410:570.46:106:06Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:274.35:513.811:350.311:430.26:086:07Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:104.46:324.112:140.16:076:08Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:514.57:104.312:250.112:50-0.16:056:09New Moon19Sun
20Mon7:294.67:464.51:05-0.11:23-0.26:046:10New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:054.68:204.71:42-0.21:55-0.26:026:11New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:394.58:534.82:18-0.22:27-0.26:006:12New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:144.49:284.82:54-0.23:00-0.25:596:13Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:524.210:074.83:34-0.13:37-0.15:576:14Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:344.010:524.84:200.04:210.05:566:15Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:253.811:464.85:130.25:130.15:546:16Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:223.76:120.36:120.25:536:17First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:464.71:293.77:160.37:180.25:516:18First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:544.72:443.88:250.28:310.25:496:19First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:104.73:544.29:320.09:420.05:486:20Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri4:174.94:544.610:31-0.210:46-0.35:466:21Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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