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 3h 27m 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 - Dec 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:505.411:364.34:160.15:16-0.16:584:38Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:475.15:180.26:12-0.16:594:38Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:364.412:474.96:230.37:09-0.17:004:38Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:394.51:514.67:310.38:08-0.17:014:37Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:454.73:004.48:410.39:07-0.27:024:37Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:475.04:044.49:480.110:03-0.37:034:37Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:435.35:024.410:48-0.110:56-0.37:044:37Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:345.55:554.311:44-0.211:46-0.47:054:37Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:245.66:474.312:36-0.47:064:37New Moon9Sat
10Sun7:125.77:354.312:34-0.41:24-0.47:074:37New Moon10Sun
11Mon7:565.78:204.21:20-0.42:08-0.47:074:37New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:385.59:034.12:03-0.32:51-0.37:084:37New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:195.39:464.02:44-0.13:33-0.27:094:38Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:005.010:313.83:260.24:160.07:104:38Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:434.711:183.74:100.45:010.27:104:38Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:274.44:580.65:450.37:114:38Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:053.712:124.15:500.86:280.47:124:39First Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:533.612:593.96:420.97:120.57:124:39First Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:443.71:513.77:391.07:580.57:134:39First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:393.82:503.58:411.08:480.47:144:40First Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:334.03:483.59:410.89:370.37:144:40Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:224.34:403.610:340.610:250.17:154:41Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:084.75:293.711:240.311:11-0.17:154:41Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:535.06:173.812:120.07:164:42Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:385.37:064.012:58-0.37:164:42Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:245.57:544.212:46-0.51:43-0.67:164:43Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:105.68:424.31:33-0.72:27-0.77:174:44Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:565.69:304.42:21-0.73:13-0.87:174:44Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:455.510:234.43:11-0.74:02-0.87:174:45Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:375.211:194.44:06-0.54:54-0.77:184:46Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun11:324.95:07-0.35:49-0.67:184:46Third Quarter31Sun
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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