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 11m at 6:28 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 1:02 pm (4.9 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 - Nov 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:555.16:104.811:560.56:264:59Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:345.26:514.812:050.312:390.46:284:58Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:125.37:314.712:420.31:200.36:294:57Full Moon3Mon
4Tue7:485.48:094.61:180.31:570.36:304:56Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:225.48:464.41:510.32:340.46:314:55Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:575.39:234.22:240.43:110.56:324:54Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:325.210:034.02:570.63:490.76:334:53Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:085.010:463.93:320.84:320.86:344:52Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:494.811:333.84:130.95:190.96:354:51Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:354.75:011.16:080.96:364:50Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:243.812:264.65:571.16:580.86:374:49Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:193.91:224.66:571.17:520.76:394:48Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:214.12:264.68:030.98:490.56:404:48Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:224.53:324.79:110.79:440.26:414:47Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:174.94:304.910:130.310:35-0.16:424:46Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:085.45:255.011:10-0.111:25-0.46:434:45Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:585.96:195.112:06-0.46:444:44New Moon17Mon
18Tue6:506.27:145.212:16-0.61:00-0.76:454:44New Moon18Tue
19Wed7:416.48:075.11:06-0.71:52-0.86:464:43New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:326.59:005.01:56-0.72:44-0.86:474:42Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:246.39:554.82:46-0.63:37-0.66:494:42Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:186.010:544.63:39-0.34:34-0.46:504:41Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:155.611:554.44:380.05:34-0.26:514:41Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:135.25:410.36:320.06:524:40First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:564.31:124.96:440.67:290.26:534:40First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:584.22:134.57:490.78:250.36:544:39First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:014.33:144.38:540.89:190.36:554:39Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:564.44:084.29:530.710:070.36:564:39Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:434.64:564.210:460.610:500.36:574:38Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:254.85:404.111:330.511:310.26:584:38Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 9:45 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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