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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 50m at 12:21 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:28 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Jul 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:583.76:265.011:430.75:378:29Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:453.77:095.112:450.712:280.75:388:29Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:323.87:525.31:300.61:110.65:388:28Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:173.98:335.32:110.51:520.55:398:28Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:584.09:115.42:490.32:310.55:398:28Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:364.19:475.33:240.33:080.55:408:28Full Moon6Wed
7Thu10:134.110:225.23:580.33:450.55:408:28Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:504.210:585.14:330.34:250.65:418:27Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:304.311:384.95:090.35:100.75:418:27Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:134.45:490.36:020.85:428:27Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:224.71:004.66:320.36:590.85:438:26Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:104.51:514.87:180.38:000.85:438:26Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:054.32:505.08:100.39:080.85:448:26Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:114.13:565.29:080.310:200.65:458:25Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:244.15:025.510:130.211:270.45:468:25Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:324.26:035.811:170.05:468:24Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:354.47:016.112:280.112:18-0.25:478:23Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:354.67:586.21:25-0.21:16-0.35:488:23New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:314.88:516.32:18-0.42:12-0.45:498:22New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:245.09:416.13:07-0.53:05-0.45:498:22New Moon20Wed
21Thu10:135.110:285.93:53-0.53:56-0.35:508:21Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:025.111:155.54:39-0.44:470.05:518:20Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:525.05:26-0.25:410.35:528:19Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:035.112:424.96:130.16:360.65:538:19Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:514.61:314.86:590.47:320.95:538:18First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:394.22:214.77:450.68:281.15:548:17First Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:293.93:154.68:320.89:291.25:558:16First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:283.64:124.69:231.010:311.25:568:15First Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:303.55:074.710:181.011:261.15:578:14Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:273.65:554.911:101.05:588:13Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun6:173.76:415.112:150.911:58 AM0.85:598:12Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 3:24 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 13% 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 Waning Crescent (13% 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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