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 : 5:23 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 03m at 11:28 am (5.2 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 - Aug 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:194.63:005.28:210.29:150.66:008:11Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:254.44:065.39:200.310:250.56:018:10Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:354.25:105.510:220.311:290.46:028:09Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:394.26:075.611:210.36:038:08Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:374.37:015.712:280.312:170.26:038:07Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:314.47:515.81:220.11:100.26:048:06New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:224.58:385.82:100.02:000.16:058:05New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:084.69:215.72:540.02:460.26:068:03New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:504.710:005.53:350.03:290.36:078:02New Moon9Thu
10Fri10:304.710:395.34:130.14:100.46:088:01Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:114.611:185.04:510.34:530.66:098:00Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:534.611:584.75:300.55:380.96:107:59Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:364.56:090.76:261.16:117:57Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:404.41:194.56:480.97:161.26:127:56First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:234.12:054.47:271.08:091.36:137:55First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:113.92:564.58:101.19:081.46:137:53First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:083.73:554.69:001.210:121.36:147:52First Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:143.64:524.89:581.111:101.16:157:51Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:153.75:435.110:551.06:167:49Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:073.96:315.412:010.911:48 AM0.76:177:48Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:574.27:195.712:490.612:380.56:187:47Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:454.58:065.91:350.31:290.26:197:45Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:334.88:536.12:190.02:180.06:207:44Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:185.19:386.13:01-0.23:06-0.26:217:42Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:045.410:255.93:44-0.33:55-0.26:227:41Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:525.511:145.64:28-0.34:48-0.16:227:40Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:445.65:15-0.25:470.16:237:38Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:085.312:395.56:070.06:500.36:247:37Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:054.91:385.57:020.27:540.56:257:35Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:064.52:405.47:590.49:030.76:267:34Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:144.33:495.49:010.610:130.76:277:32Third Quarter31Fri
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 2:25 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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