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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 2h 20m at 4:32 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 10:57 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Jan 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:573.92:133.88:010.58:20-0.17:184:47First Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:014.33:223.79:130.39:19-0.27:184:48Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:024.74:273.810:200.010:16-0.47:184:49Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:595.25:273.911:21-0.311:12-0.67:184:50Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:555.56:264.012:19-0.67:184:51Full Moon5Sun
6Mon6:515.87:234.112:08-0.81:14-0.97:184:52Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:455.98:184.21:03-1.02:06-1.07:184:53Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:375.99:104.21:56-1.02:56-1.07:184:54Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:285.710:044.22:48-0.93:46-0.97:184:55Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:195.410:584.23:42-0.64:38-0.87:184:55Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:124.911:534.14:39-0.45:31-0.67:184:56Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:044.55:38-0.16:21-0.37:184:57Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:474.012:564.06:370.27:10-0.17:174:59Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:414.01:503.67:380.48:000.17:175:00Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:394.02:503.38:420.58:520.27:175:01Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:354.03:493.19:440.59:420.37:165:02Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:264.24:423.110:390.410:290.27:165:03Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:124.35:303.111:290.311:140.27:155:04Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:564.56:163.212:150.17:155:05Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:394.67:013.312:580.07:155:06New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:204.77:423.412:380.01:36-0.17:145:07New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:584.88:203.41:17-0.12:12-0.27:135:08New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:344.88:563.51:54-0.12:46-0.37:135:09New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:094.89:323.52:29-0.13:19-0.37:125:11Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:444.610:093.63:06-0.13:54-0.27:125:12Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:214.410:493.73:470.04:32-0.27:115:13Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:024.211:343.84:350.15:13-0.27:105:14Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:484.05:300.25:58-0.27:095:15First Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:244.012:413.76:300.36:47-0.27:095:16First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:214.21:433.57:370.37:44-0.17:085:17First Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:274.42:583.38:520.28:49-0.27:075:19First 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 7:44 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 11% 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 (11% 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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