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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 4h 20m at 5:23 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:034.011:224.54:480.24:480.46:447:22Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:393.75:290.45:220.56:427:23Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:014.512:213.56:150.66:040.76:417:24Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:454.41:093.47:070.76:550.76:397:25Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:374.42:073.38:050.77:540.86:387:26Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:394.43:203.49:100.79:050.76:367:27Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:514.54:343.710:170.510:190.56:357:28Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:004.85:354.111:160.111:250.16:337:29Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:585.16:294.612:08-0.26:327:30Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:535.37:215.112:24-0.312:58-0.66:307:31Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:465.58:115.61:20-0.61:46-0.86:297:32New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:385.59:005.92:14-0.92:33-0.96:277:33New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:285.49:486.03:06-1.03:18-0.96:267:34New Moon13Fri
14Sat10:175.210:375.93:57-0.94:05-0.76:247:35Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:094.811:295.74:50-0.74:53-0.46:237:36Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:054.45:48-0.45:47-0.16:217:37Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:245.41:034.16:48-0.16:450.36:207:38First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:215.02:053.87:500.27:450.66:187:39First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:224.73:113.78:530.48:500.86:177:40First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:294.54:193.79:570.59:570.96:167:41First Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:344.45:163.910:540.510:580.86:147:42Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:304.46:044.111:420.511:500.76:137:43Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:164.46:464.412:240.46:117:44Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:594.47:254.612:370.51:030.36:107:45Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:394.58:024.81:210.31:380.26:097:46Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:184.58:385.02:010.22:120.26:087:47Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:554.49:125.12:390.12:430.26:067:48Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:304.39:455.13:150.13:130.36:057:48Full Moon28Sat
29Sun10:044.110:185.13:500.23:430.46:047:49Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:394.010:535.04:270.34:150.56:027:50Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 8:32 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 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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