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 5h 36m 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 - Mar 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:414.88:084.11:07-0.21:53-0.37:326:51Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:234.98:494.41:51-0.42:30-0.57:316:52Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:035.09:284.62:34-0.63:07-0.67:296:53Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:435.010:084.83:16-0.73:45-0.77:286:54Full Moon4Wed
5Thu10:244.910:514.94:00-0.74:25-0.77:266:56Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:094.711:394.94:48-0.65:09-0.67:256:57Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:594.45:43-0.46:00-0.47:236:58Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:334.812:554.16:43-0.26:56-0.27:226:59Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:314.81:573.87:46-0.17:56-0.17:207:00Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:364.73:083.78:550.09:040.07:197:01Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:494.74:253.710:060.010:150.07:177:02Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:594.85:323.911:12-0.111:21-0.27:167:03Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:594.96:294.212:09-0.37:147:04Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:545.17:214.412:19-0.31:01-0.57:137:05Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:445.28:094.71:13-0.51:48-0.67:117:06New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:305.28:534.82:02-0.62:30-0.77:097:07New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:125.19:324.92:47-0.63:09-0.67:087:08New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:524.910:104.83:29-0.53:46-0.57:067:09New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:304.610:474.74:10-0.44:22-0.37:057:10Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:094.311:264.64:51-0.14:590.07:037:11Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:514.05:350.25:380.27:027:12Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:074.412:343.76:220.46:200.57:007:13Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:504.21:213.57:110.67:050.76:587:14First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:384.02:143.38:040.87:540.86:577:14First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:323.93:163.29:040.98:520.96:557:15First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:353.94:223.310:060.89:570.86:547:16First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:394.15:193.511:010.710:570.66:527:17Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:334.36:073.911:490.411:500.36:517:18Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:214.66:524.312:320.16:497:19Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:074.87:354.712:390.01:14-0.26:477:20Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue7:525.08:195.01:27-0.31:55-0.46:467:21Full Moon31Tue
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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