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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 16m at 7:12 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:314.59:435.33:160.23:130.55:598:12Full Moon1Tue
2Wed10:074.510:185.13:490.33:500.66:008:11Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:434.510:534.94:220.44:260.76:018:10Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:204.511:294.74:550.55:060.96:028:09Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:584.55:300.65:501.06:038:07Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:084.412:394.56:080.66:381.16:048:06Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:494.21:234.66:490.77:311.26:058:05Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:374.02:134.77:350.78:311.26:068:04Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:333.93:144.98:290.79:391.16:078:03Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:433.94:215.19:320.610:460.86:078:02Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:534.15:235.510:380.411:450.56:088:01Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:544.46:195.811:390.16:097:59Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:524.77:156.112:400.112:38-0.26:107:58New Moon13Sun
14Mon7:475.18:096.31:32-0.31:35-0.46:117:57New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:415.59:016.32:22-0.52:29-0.66:127:56New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:325.79:516.23:09-0.73:22-0.66:137:54New Moon16Wed
17Thu10:225.810:415.93:56-0.74:15-0.56:147:53Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:145.811:335.54:45-0.55:10-0.26:157:52Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:095.75:36-0.26:100.16:167:50Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:285.11:045.56:290.17:100.46:177:49First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:244.62:015.37:240.38:120.76:177:47First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:234.33:025.18:200.69:160.96:187:46First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:274.04:055.09:200.810:210.96:197:45First Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:334.05:045.010:200.911:180.96:207:43Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:304.05:545.111:160.96:217:42Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:194.26:405.212:070.812:050.86:227:40Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:044.37:225.312:520.712:510.76:237:39Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:464.58:025.31:320.51:340.66:247:37Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:254.78:405.32:090.42:140.56:257:36Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:014.89:165.22:420.42:510.56:267:34Full Moon30Wed
31Thu9:364.99:505.13:140.43:260.66:267:33Full 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 10:31 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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