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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 2h 03m at 7:09 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jan 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:164.910:493.93:44-0.24:30-0.47:184:48Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:014.611:373.84:330.15:16-0.27:184:49Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:474.25:250.46:020.07:184:49First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:253.712:333.96:180.66:460.27:184:50First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:133.71:233.67:120.77:310.37:184:51First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:073.72:183.48:110.88:200.37:184:52First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:033.83:183.39:130.89:110.37:184:53Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed3:574.04:143.310:090.610:000.27:184:54Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:444.25:033.411:000.410:460.17:184:55Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:284.55:513.511:460.211:30-0.17:184:56Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:124.76:373.612:30-0.17:184:57Full Moon11Sat
12Sun6:545.07:213.812:15-0.31:12-0.37:174:58Full Moon12Sun
13Mon7:365.18:043.912:58-0.51:52-0.57:174:59Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:175.28:464.11:42-0.62:31-0.77:175:00Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:585.29:304.22:25-0.73:12-0.77:175:01Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:425.110:184.33:11-0.63:57-0.77:165:02Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:304.911:104.34:02-0.54:45-0.77:165:03Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:224.65:00-0.45:37-0.67:155:04Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:064.412:184.36:02-0.26:31-0.57:155:05Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:054.41:194.07:07-0.17:29-0.47:145:07Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:094.52:283.88:160.08:32-0.47:145:08Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:184.63:403.79:27-0.19:36-0.47:135:09Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:214.84:453.710:31-0.310:35-0.57:135:10Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:185.05:423.811:30-0.411:31-0.67:125:11Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:115.26:363.912:23-0.67:115:12New Moon25Sat
26Sun7:015.27:264.112:23-0.71:11-0.87:115:13New Moon26Sun
27Mon7:475.28:114.11:12-0.71:55-0.87:105:14New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:295.18:524.11:56-0.72:36-0.87:095:16New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:085.09:324.12:38-0.63:14-0.67:085:17Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:474.710:134.03:19-0.43:53-0.57:075:18Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri10:274.410:543.94:02-0.14:33-0.37:075:19Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 10:11 pm — 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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