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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 4h 09m at 6:15 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:27 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Jan 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:494.13:583.89:490.410:05-0.18:185:47Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat4:494.55:043.810:550.111:02-0.38:185:48Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:455.06:044.011:56-0.211:58-0.68:185:49Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:385.47:024.112:53-0.68:185:50Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:335.77:594.312:53-0.81:49-0.98:185:51New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:266.08:544.41:47-1.02:41-1.28:185:52New Moon6Wed
7Thu9:196.09:474.52:40-1.13:31-1.28:185:53New Moon7Thu
8Fri10:105.910:404.53:32-1.14:22-1.28:185:54Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:025.611:364.44:25-0.95:14-1.08:185:54Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:555.35:22-0.66:08-0.88:185:55Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:324.312:504.86:23-0.37:02-0.68:185:56First Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:294.21:454.47:240.07:54-0.48:185:57First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:264.12:423.98:260.28:48-0.28:175:58First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:274.13:433.69:310.39:420.08:176:00First Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:274.14:443.410:350.410:360.08:176:01Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:204.25:383.411:320.311:250.08:166:02Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:074.36:263.412:230.28:166:03Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:514.57:123.412:100.01:100.08:166:04Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:334.67:563.512:54-0.11:52-0.18:156:05Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:134.78:383.61:35-0.22:31-0.28:156:06Full Moon20Wed
21Thu8:514.89:173.72:14-0.23:07-0.38:146:07Full Moon21Thu
22Fri9:264.89:533.72:51-0.23:40-0.38:136:08Full Moon22Fri
23Sat10:004.710:293.73:26-0.24:13-0.28:136:09Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:344.611:063.74:02-0.14:47-0.28:126:10Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:094.411:443.74:400.05:23-0.18:126:12Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:474.25:230.16:02-0.18:116:13Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:273.712:304.06:130.26:45-0.18:106:14Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:143.81:193.87:090.37:32-0.18:096:15Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:064.02:163.68:100.38:27-0.18:096:16Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:094.23:253.59:210.29:30-0.28:086:17Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun4:184.54:403.510:330.010:36-0.38:076:19Waning Crescent31Sun
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 9:21 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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