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 5h 09m 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 - Oct 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:475.88:126.21:25-0.31:46-0.46:556:42Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:386.19:036.12:13-0.52:39-0.56:566:41Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:276.39:525.92:59-0.63:30-0.56:576:39Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:156.310:425.53:45-0.44:22-0.36:586:38Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:056.111:355.14:32-0.25:170.06:596:36Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:585.85:220.26:170.37:006:35Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:324.712:545.56:170.57:180.67:016:33Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:314.41:525.27:150.98:200.87:026:32Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:344.12:535.08:141.19:240.97:036:30Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:404.03:584.89:181.210:241.07:046:29Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:434.14:574.810:201.211:160.97:056:27Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:344.35:464.911:151.17:066:26Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:184.56:294.912:000.812:031.07:076:24Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:584.77:095.012:400.712:470.87:086:23Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:375.07:485.01:160.51:290.67:096:21New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:145.28:265.01:500.52:080.57:106:20New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:495.39:014.92:220.42:450.57:116:18New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:225.49:364.72:530.53:210.57:126:17New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:555.410:104.53:230.53:580.57:136:16Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:295.310:464.33:540.64:370.77:146:14Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:075.311:294.14:290.75:230.87:156:13Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:525.25:100.96:160.97:166:11Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:204.012:455.16:031.07:140.97:176:10First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:193.91:445.17:041.08:150.87:186:09First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:264.02:515.18:121.09:190.77:196:08First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:394.24:035.29:260.910:220.47:206:06First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:464.65:085.410:370.611:170.17:216:05Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:445.16:055.511:390.27:226:04Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:365.66:595.612:09-0.212:37-0.17:236:03Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:276.07:525.612:59-0.41:33-0.47:256:01Full Moon30Mon
31Tue8:176.38:435.51:47-0.62:25-0.67:266:00Full 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 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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