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 2h 04m at 2:07 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:523.98:045.31:500.71:220.75:598:12New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:344.08:435.42:270.52:040.66:008:11New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:124.29:195.43:010.42:430.56:018:09New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:484.39:535.33:330.43:200.56:028:08New Moon4Sat
5Sun10:234.410:265.24:040.33:580.56:038:07Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:594.611:025.04:360.44:400.66:048:06Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:384.711:424.75:100.45:270.76:058:05Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:224.85:490.46:210.86:068:04Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:284.51:115.06:330.57:200.96:078:03First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:194.22:065.17:220.58:250.96:088:02First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:203.93:125.28:190.69:380.96:088:00First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:353.84:245.49:270.610:510.76:097:59Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:543.95:315.710:390.511:540.46:107:58Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:014.16:316.011:450.36:117:57Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:024.47:286.212:520.112:460.06:127:55Full Moon15Wed
16Thu7:594.88:226.21:45-0.21:44-0.26:137:54Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:505.19:116.22:33-0.32:37-0.26:147:53Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:385.39:575.93:17-0.43:27-0.26:157:51Full Moon18Sat
19Sun10:245.410:425.64:00-0.34:160.06:167:50Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:095.311:275.24:42-0.15:060.36:177:49Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:565.25:250.26:000.66:187:47Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:144.712:435.06:090.56:550.96:187:46Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:024.31:314.96:540.87:511.16:197:45Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:523.92:224.77:401.08:521.36:207:43Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:483.63:214.68:311.29:581.46:217:42Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:553.54:254.69:291.311:001.36:227:40Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:593.55:214.810:301.311:511.26:237:39Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:523.76:095.011:241.16:247:37Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:393.96:535.112:361.012:121.06:257:36Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:224.27:345.31:150.812:570.86:267:34New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:034.48:135.41:510.61:400.66:277:33New Moon31Fri
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 5:14 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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