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 6h 18m 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 - Jul 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:374.28:535.52:260.12:180.35:378:29Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:184.29:325.53:070.12:580.35:378:29Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:584.210:095.33:440.13:360.45:388:28Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:374.210:475.14:210.24:140.65:388:28Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:174.211:254.94:590.34:540.85:398:28Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:594.25:370.55:380.95:408:28Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:054.612:414.26:160.66:251.15:408:28Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:454.41:234.26:540.67:151.25:418:27Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:284.22:084.37:340.78:081.25:418:27Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:154.02:594.48:180.79:091.25:428:27Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:123.93:574.79:090.610:141.05:438:26Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:183.94:555.010:070.511:150.85:438:26Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:194.05:495.411:040.35:448:26Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:164.26:415.712:110.412:000.15:458:25Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:124.47:346.01:040.112:55-0.25:458:25New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:074.78:276.21:56-0.31:50-0.45:468:24New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:015.09:186.32:45-0.52:43-0.55:478:23New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:525.210:086.23:33-0.63:35-0.55:488:23Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:445.311:006.04:21-0.74:29-0.45:488:22Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:395.311:545.65:12-0.65:27-0.25:498:22Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:355.36:05-0.46:290.15:508:21Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:505.21:325.36:58-0.27:310.35:518:20First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:464.82:305.27:520.18:340.55:528:19First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:464.43:325.18:480.39:400.75:528:19First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:514.14:345.19:470.410:450.75:538:18Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:564.05:295.210:450.511:420.65:548:17Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:524.06:195.211:380.55:558:16Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:424.07:055.312:340.612:270.55:568:15Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:294.17:495.41:200.41:130.55:578:14Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:134.38:295.42:030.31:560.45:588:14Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:534.49:075.42:410.32:360.45:588:13Full Moon31Mon
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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