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 5h 32m 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 - Apr 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:204.94:584.110:390.010:410.05:456:22Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:185.05:514.511:31-0.211:39-0.25:436:23Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:115.16:404.812:19-0.45:426:24Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:005.17:255.112:31-0.41:02-0.55:406:25Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:445.08:065.21:19-0.51:42-0.55:386:26Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:254.98:455.32:03-0.52:19-0.45:376:27Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:034.69:225.22:45-0.42:54-0.25:356:28Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:424.310:005.03:27-0.23:290.15:346:29Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:224.010:414.84:100.14:060.45:326:30Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:053.711:244.54:570.44:460.75:316:31Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:523.45:470.75:310.95:296:32Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:124.312:443.26:400.96:211.15:286:33Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:054.21:443.17:371.07:191.25:266:34Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:064.12:543.28:391.08:271.25:256:34Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:134.13:553.49:360.99:331.05:236:35Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:104.34:443.710:230.710:280.85:226:36Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:584.45:274.111:050.411:170.55:216:37Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:434.66:084.611:450.25:196:38Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:274.86:485.012:040.112:23-0.15:186:39New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:104.87:295.312:50-0.11:02-0.35:166:40New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:544.88:105.61:35-0.41:41-0.45:156:41New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:374.78:535.82:20-0.52:21-0.45:136:42New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:234.69:395.83:07-0.43:04-0.35:126:43Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:144.310:315.64:00-0.33:53-0.15:116:44Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:124.111:295.44:59-0.14:490.25:096:45Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:153.96:020.15:530.45:086:46First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:335.22:233.88:070.28:010.56:077:47First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:415.03:363.99:140.39:140.66:067:48First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:544.84:444.210:180.210:260.56:047:49First Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:014.85:414.511:140.111:290.36:037:50Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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