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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : 2:03 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 37m at 8:21 am (4.9 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 - Apr 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:414.74:213.99:580.210:050.35:456:22Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:434.85:164.210:520.011:050.15:436:23Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:364.96:044.611:40-0.211:58-0.15:416:24Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:244.96:494.912:23-0.35:406:25New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:094.97:305.112:47-0.31:03-0.35:386:26New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:504.78:075.21:31-0.31:40-0.35:376:27New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:284.68:425.22:12-0.32:14-0.25:356:28New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:054.39:175.12:51-0.12:470.05:346:29Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:424.09:534.93:300.13:200.35:326:30Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:223.810:324.74:120.33:540.55:316:31Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:053.511:154.54:580.64:340.75:296:32Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:533.35:490.85:200.95:286:33First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:034.312:473.16:421.06:131.15:266:34First Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:564.11:483.17:391.17:131.25:256:35First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:574.12:563.28:391.08:211.15:236:35First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:044.13:543.69:330.89:280.95:226:36Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:024.34:424.010:190.610:250.65:206:37Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:524.45:254.411:000.311:170.35:196:38Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:384.66:074.911:410.15:186:39Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:254.76:515.412:07-0.112:22-0.25:166:40Full Moon20Fri
21Sat7:114.87:355.712:56-0.41:03-0.35:156:41Full Moon21Sat
22Sun7:584.78:205.91:44-0.51:45-0.45:136:42Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:454.69:076.02:32-0.62:29-0.45:126:43Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:354.49:585.93:23-0.53:16-0.25:116:44Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:304.210:545.74:19-0.34:100.05:096:45Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:334.011:565.45:20-0.15:130.35:086:46Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:393.96:240.16:210.55:076:47Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:015.11:483.97:270.27:310.65:066:48Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:104.93:594.09:310.39:440.66:047:49Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:194.75:024.310:300.210:510.56:037:50Waning Crescent30Mon
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 11:12 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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