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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:12 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 34m at 1:14 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Aug 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:314.26:525.612:240.612:120.36:008:11Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:224.57:415.81:120.31:030.16:018:10New Moon2Fri
3Sat8:124.88:296.01:59-0.11:55-0.26:028:09New Moon3Sat
4Sun9:015.19:176.12:44-0.32:45-0.36:038:08New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:495.310:046.03:28-0.53:35-0.46:048:07Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:385.410:535.84:13-0.54:27-0.36:058:05Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:305.511:465.55:01-0.45:23-0.16:058:04Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:265.55:53-0.36:240.16:068:03Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:425.11:235.56:48-0.17:270.36:078:02First Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:414.72:235.47:440.18:320.56:088:01First Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:444.43:285.38:430.39:400.66:098:00First Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:544.24:335.39:470.510:460.66:107:58Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:014.25:325.410:490.511:450.56:117:57Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed5:594.36:255.511:450.56:127:56Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:514.47:135.512:370.412:370.46:137:55Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:394.57:585.51:240.31:250.36:147:53Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:234.78:395.52:070.22:100.36:157:52Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:024.89:175.42:450.22:500.36:157:51Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:404.89:535.33:210.23:280.46:167:49Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:164.810:295.13:550.34:060.66:177:48Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed10:524.811:064.84:280.44:440.76:187:46Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:304.711:454.55:030.65:260.96:197:45Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:104.75:390.76:121.16:207:44Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:264.312:524.66:180.97:011.36:217:42Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:104.11:374.67:011.07:541.46:227:41Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:593.92:294.67:481.08:541.36:237:39Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:583.83:314.88:441.09:591.26:247:38Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:073.94:355.09:480.910:590.96:247:36Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:104.15:325.310:510.711:520.66:257:35Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:044.56:245.711:480.46:267:33Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat6:564.97:165.912:410.212:430.06:277:32New Moon31Sat
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 4:13 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (36% illuminated). This places Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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