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 1h 45m 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 - Oct 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:105.49:324.62:410.53:170.75:555:44Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:475.310:124.43:150.63:590.85:555:42Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:295.311:004.33:550.74:500.95:565:41Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:195.311:564.24:440.85:470.95:575:39Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:165.25:410.96:480.95:585:37Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:594.21:205.26:450.97:520.85:595:36Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:094.32:315.37:540.88:580.66:005:34Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:204.63:415.49:070.69:570.36:015:33Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:225.04:415.610:120.310:510.06:025:31Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:175.55:375.711:120.011:42-0.26:035:30Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:095.96:305.812:08-0.36:045:28New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:006.27:225.712:31-0.41:02-0.46:055:27New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:496.48:115.61:19-0.41:52-0.56:065:25New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:366.48:595.32:04-0.42:41-0.36:075:24Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:236.29:475.02:49-0.13:31-0.16:085:22Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:115.910:384.63:350.24:240.26:095:21Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:025.511:334.34:250.55:200.56:105:19Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:555.25:190.96:160.86:115:18First Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:294.112:494.96:161.17:121.06:125:17First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:274.01:454.77:141.38:081.06:135:15First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:284.02:454.68:161.49:031.06:145:14First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:274.13:414.69:161.39:510.96:155:13Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:174.34:304.610:091.210:340.86:165:11Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:004.65:144.710:571.011:120.76:175:10Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:404.95:554.711:410.811:500.56:185:09Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:185.16:364.812:220.66:195:07Full Moon26Thu
27Fri6:565.37:164.712:260.41:030.46:205:06Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:325.57:554.71:010.31:410.36:225:05Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:095.68:334.61:360.32:200.36:235:04Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:455.69:124.52:120.33:000.36:245:02Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue9:255.69:564.32:510.33:440.46:255:01Waning 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 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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