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 1h 59m at 5:01 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:234.76:413.512:390.17:184:48New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:034.97:243.512:210.01:19-0.17:184:48New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:435.08:043.51:00-0.11:58-0.27:184:49New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:215.18:433.51:38-0.12:35-0.37:184:50New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:585.19:233.62:16-0.13:13-0.37:184:51Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:375.010:053.62:56-0.13:54-0.37:184:52Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:204.910:533.73:410.04:39-0.37:184:53Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:084.711:443.84:340.05:26-0.37:184:54Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:594.45:330.16:16-0.37:184:55First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:394.012:554.26:370.27:08-0.37:184:56First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:394.21:593.97:460.28:05-0.37:184:57First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:454.43:103.88:590.19:06-0.47:174:58Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:514.74:173.710:08-0.110:06-0.57:174:59Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:515.15:183.811:11-0.411:03-0.67:175:00Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:475.36:173.912:09-0.67:175:01Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:425.57:134.01:03-0.87:165:02Full Moon16Wed
17Thu7:345.68:044.112:52-0.81:52-0.97:165:03Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:225.58:524.11:43-0.82:38-0.97:155:04Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:075.39:394.02:30-0.73:23-0.87:155:05Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:515.010:253.93:17-0.54:08-0.67:145:06Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:364.711:133.84:05-0.24:54-0.47:145:07Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:204.34:550.15:39-0.17:135:09Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:003.812:053.95:470.36:220.17:135:10Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:473.712:513.56:400.57:040.27:125:11Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:363.71:413.27:360.77:500.47:115:12Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:313.72:413.08:390.78:410.47:115:13Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:293.83:433.09:410.79:330.47:105:14Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:214.04:383.010:360.510:220.37:095:15Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:084.25:283.111:260.311:090.17:085:17Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:544.56:153.212:120.17:085:18Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:384.77:003.412:54-0.27:075:19New Moon31Thu
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 8:14 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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