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 5h 40m 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 - Mar 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:294.51:573.57:430.17:530.16:315:52Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:364.33:083.48:510.38:580.36:305:53Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:424.34:123.49:540.39:590.36:295:54Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon4:394.35:063.610:490.210:530.26:275:55Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:284.45:523.711:370.111:420.06:265:56Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:124.56:354.012:19-0.16:245:57Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:544.67:144.112:26-0.112:57-0.26:235:58New Moon7Thu
8Fri7:324.77:514.31:06-0.21:32-0.36:215:59New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:084.68:254.41:44-0.22:04-0.36:206:00New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:424.58:584.42:19-0.22:35-0.26:186:01New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:164.49:304.42:53-0.13:05-0.16:166:02Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:494.110:034.43:280.03:360.06:156:03Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:243.910:404.34:060.24:110.16:136:04Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:033.711:214.34:490.44:510.36:126:05Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:483.55:380.55:380.36:106:06First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:104.312:413.46:330.66:320.46:096:07First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:064.31:463.47:360.67:350.46:076:08First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:154.43:013.68:460.48:470.26:066:09First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:284.64:093.99:510.19:56-0.16:046:10Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:324.95:074.410:48-0.210:58-0.46:026:11Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:295.26:014.911:41-0.611:56-0.86:016:12Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:245.46:545.312:31-0.95:596:13Full Moon22Fri
23Sat7:175.57:455.712:51-1.11:19-1.15:586:14Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:085.58:345.81:43-1.22:06-1.15:566:15Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:575.39:225.82:34-1.22:52-1.05:556:16Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:475.010:135.63:26-1.03:40-0.85:536:17Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:394.611:065.34:20-0.74:32-0.45:516:18Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:354.35:18-0.35:27-0.15:506:19Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:015.012:323.96:170.06:250.35:486:20Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:594.71:343.77:170.37:250.55:476:21Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:014.42:413.68:200.58:300.75:456:22Third 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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