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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:44 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 20m at 11:41 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Sep 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:144.97:406.21:010.01:04-0.16:287:30Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:085.38:326.41:51-0.31:59-0.36:297:29Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:595.69:226.42:39-0.52:52-0.56:307:27Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:495.810:126.23:25-0.63:44-0.56:317:26Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:395.911:035.84:12-0.54:38-0.36:327:24Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:315.911:585.45:01-0.35:360.06:337:22Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:275.75:530.06:370.36:337:21Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:544.91:245.56:480.37:400.66:347:19Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:534.52:235.37:440.68:450.86:357:18Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:574.23:285.18:430.89:520.96:367:16Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:054.14:335.19:461.010:540.96:377:14Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:084.15:295.110:461.011:480.86:387:13Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:004.26:175.211:400.96:397:11Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:464.47:015.212:340.712:280.86:407:10Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:284.67:425.31:160.61:120.76:417:08New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:084.88:205.31:540.51:530.66:427:06New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:454.98:565.32:280.52:320.56:427:05New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:205.09:305.23:000.43:080.56:437:03New Moon18Mon
19Tue9:545.110:045.03:300.53:430.66:447:02Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:275.110:374.83:590.64:190.76:457:00Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:015.011:124.54:290.74:590.96:466:58Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:395.011:524.35:030.95:441.06:476:57Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:224.95:421.06:361.16:486:55First Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:394.11:115.06:301.17:331.26:496:54First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:334.02:085.07:251.18:361.16:506:52First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:393.93:165.18:291.19:441.06:516:50First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:564.14:275.39:410.910:470.76:526:49Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:044.45:295.610:510.611:430.36:526:47Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:014.96:255.911:520.36:536:46Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:555.47:196.112:35-0.112:50-0.16:546:44Full Moon30Sat
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 2:42 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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