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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 40m at 2:54 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:11 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

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

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:384.03:575.19:141.210:150.95:555:43Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:354.14:505.110:141.111:020.85:565:41Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:224.45:355.111:060.911:430.65:575:40Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:034.66:165.111:520.85:585:38Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:414.96:555.112:200.612:350.75:595:37Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:165.17:315.012:540.51:140.66:005:35Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:505.28:064.91:250.51:500.66:015:33Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:225.38:404.71:550.52:250.66:025:32Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:535.39:144.52:240.63:010.76:035:30Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:255.29:484.22:520.73:380.96:045:29Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:005.110:273.93:230.94:201.16:055:27Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:405.011:133.73:581.15:101.26:065:26Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:284.94:431.26:071.36:075:24Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:083.612:234.95:391.37:071.36:085:23Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:113.61:274.96:431.38:121.26:095:22Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:253.72:395.07:551.29:140.96:105:20Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:334.13:465.29:080.910:070.66:115:19Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:294.64:435.410:140.610:560.26:125:17Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:195.25:365.611:120.111:42-0.16:135:16Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:085.86:285.612:08-0.26:145:14New Moon20Thu
21Fri6:576.27:195.612:28-0.31:01-0.46:155:13New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:466.58:095.41:14-0.51:53-0.56:165:12New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:346.58:595.11:59-0.42:44-0.46:175:10Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:236.49:514.72:45-0.23:38-0.26:185:09Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:156.110:484.43:340.14:360.16:195:08Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:125.811:504.14:280.55:390.46:205:07Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:135.45:300.86:420.76:215:05First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:553.91:155.06:351.17:440.86:225:04First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:043.82:204.87:421.28:450.86:235:03First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:113.93:234.78:501.29:390.86:245:02Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:074.14:164.79:501.110:240.76:255:00Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 0% 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 (0% 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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