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 56m 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 - Sep 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:264.24:565.410:070.711:170.66:287:31Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:304.25:545.511:090.66:297:29Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:264.46:465.512:130.512:050.66:307:27Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:164.67:345.61:030.412:570.56:317:26New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:024.88:175.61:480.31:450.46:317:24New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:444.98:565.52:280.22:280.46:327:23New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:225.09:335.43:040.23:070.46:337:21New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:585.010:085.23:380.33:460.56:347:20Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:345.010:444.94:110.54:240.76:357:18Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:114.911:214.64:430.75:040.96:367:16Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:504.85:170.95:491.16:377:15Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:004.312:314.75:531.06:371.26:387:13Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:434.11:154.76:341.27:291.46:397:12First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:303.82:054.67:191.38:261.46:407:10First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:263.73:044.78:111.49:311.46:407:08First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:353.74:094.99:151.310:331.26:417:07First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:443.95:095.110:221.111:270.96:427:05Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:404.26:015.511:210.86:437:04Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:304.66:515.812:160.512:160.56:447:02Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:185.07:406.01:020.21:090.16:457:00Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:075.58:296.11:48-0.12:01-0.26:466:59Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:545.89:176.12:32-0.32:52-0.36:476:57Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:416.110:055.93:15-0.43:42-0.46:486:56Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:296.110:565.54:00-0.44:35-0.26:496:54Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:216.111:515.14:48-0.25:330.06:496:52Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:175.95:410.16:360.36:506:51Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:514.71:175.76:380.47:410.56:516:49Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:544.42:205.47:390.78:490.76:526:48Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:044.23:305.38:440.99:570.86:536:46Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:164.23:385.28:521.09:590.75:545:44Waning Crescent30Sun
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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