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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 1h 43m at 2:54 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:11 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Aug 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:374.72:215.37:420.28:300.66:008:11First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:384.33:245.38:370.39:400.76:018:10First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:474.04:305.39:380.510:490.76:028:09Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:573.95:315.410:410.511:520.66:038:08Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:593.96:275.511:400.56:038:07Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:564.07:195.612:480.512:350.56:048:06Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:484.18:065.61:380.31:260.46:058:05Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:344.38:505.62:230.22:130.46:068:03Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:164.49:295.53:020.22:560.46:078:02Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:544.510:065.43:390.23:350.56:088:01Full Moon10Wed
11Thu10:314.510:425.14:130.34:140.66:098:00Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:084.511:194.84:470.44:550.86:107:59Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:464.511:574.55:220.65:381.06:117:57Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:264.55:570.86:251.26:127:56Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:374.21:074.56:330.97:141.36:137:55Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:193.91:514.57:111.08:081.56:137:53Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:073.72:424.57:541.19:121.56:147:52Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:083.53:454.78:471.110:211.46:157:51Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:203.54:484.99:501.111:211.16:167:49Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:233.65:445.210:530.96:177:48Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:183.96:365.612:140.811:51 AM0.66:187:47Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:094.37:265.91:020.512:460.36:197:45New Moon22Mon
23Tue7:594.78:166.11:480.11:390.06:207:44New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:475.19:046.12:32-0.12:31-0.26:217:42New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:345.49:506.03:14-0.33:21-0.36:227:41New Moon25Thu
26Fri10:215.610:385.83:56-0.44:13-0.26:237:39Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:105.711:285.44:41-0.35:08-0.16:237:38Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:035.75:29-0.16:080.26:247:37Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:234.912:595.66:210.27:110.56:257:35First Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:214.51:585.57:160.48:170.76:267:34First Quarter30Tue
31Wed2:244.13:035.38:150.79:270.96:277:32First Quarter31Wed
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 6:02 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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