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 5h 39m 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 - Jun 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:124.48:335.72:00-0.11:570.05:368:18Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:584.49:155.72:45-0.12:400.15:358:19Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:414.39:555.53:28-0.13:200.25:358:19Full Moon3Sat
4Sun10:224.210:345.34:090.04:000.45:358:20Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:054.111:155.14:500.24:410.65:348:21Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:504.011:584.85:340.45:260.85:348:21Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:363.96:170.56:141.05:348:22Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:424.61:223.97:000.67:051.25:348:23Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:264.42:094.07:420.77:571.25:338:23Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:134.22:594.18:250.78:541.35:338:24Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:064.03:534.39:110.79:551.25:338:24Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:053.94:464.610:010.610:541.05:338:25Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:024.05:344.910:510.511:470.75:338:25Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:544.16:205.311:390.35:338:26Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:454.27:075.612:380.412:280.15:338:26Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:364.47:565.91:290.11:17-0.15:338:26New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:284.58:456.12:17-0.22:07-0.35:338:27New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:194.79:346.23:05-0.42:57-0.35:338:27New Moon18Sun
19Mon10:094.810:236.13:52-0.53:48-0.35:338:27Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:024.811:155.94:42-0.54:42-0.25:338:28Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:594.95:35-0.45:410.05:348:28Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:115.612:574.96:30-0.36:440.25:348:28First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:085.21:555.07:24-0.27:480.35:348:28First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:064.92:555.08:19-0.18:530.55:348:28First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:094.53:585.19:160.110:000.55:358:29First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:144.34:575.210:130.211:040.55:358:29Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:164.25:515.311:080.25:358:29Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:114.16:405.412:010.411:59 AM0.25:368:29Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:024.17:275.512:540.312:480.25:368:29Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:514.28:125.51:420.21:340.25:378:29Full Moon30Fri
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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