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 : in 4h 32m at 2:03 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:41 pm (6.2 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 - Sep 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:514.95:210.76:001.06:287:31Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:094.312:334.85:580.96:501.36:297:29Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:544.01:184.76:391.17:441.46:307:28Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:423.72:084.67:231.38:441.66:307:26Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:403.53:094.68:141.49:521.56:317:25Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:513.44:154.79:151.410:531.46:327:23Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:563.65:134.910:211.311:431.26:337:22Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:493.86:025.111:181.16:347:20Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:354.26:485.412:260.912:100.86:357:18Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:194.67:325.61:070.612:590.56:367:17New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:025.08:165.71:460.31:470.26:377:15New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:445.38:585.72:230.12:330.06:387:14New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:255.79:415.63:01-0.13:20-0.16:387:12New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:085.910:265.33:40-0.14:080.06:397:10Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:555.911:155.04:210.05:010.16:407:09Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:475.95:080.26:010.46:417:07Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:104.612:445.76:010.47:060.66:427:06First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:114.31:475.67:010.78:140.86:437:04First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:204.02:575.48:060.99:260.96:447:02First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:393.94:115.49:190.910:350.86:457:01Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:534.15:175.410:310.911:330.66:466:59Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:534.46:125.511:340.76:476:58Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:444.77:015.512:240.512:290.66:476:56Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:294.96:465.51:080.312:190.45:485:54Full Moon24Sun
25Mon7:115.27:275.412:490.21:040.35:495:53Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:495.38:055.21:250.21:460.35:505:51Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:245.48:415.01:590.32:250.45:515:50Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:585.49:174.72:300.43:020.65:525:48Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:325.39:534.43:010.63:420.85:535:46Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:085.110:334.13:330.84:251.05:545:45Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 5:22 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 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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