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 : in 1h 07m at 11:04 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 5:54 pm (5.8 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 - Jan 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:125.510:514.63:39-0.84:27-0.97:184:47Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:055.011:474.54:36-0.55:20-0.77:184:48Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:594.65:36-0.26:12-0.47:184:49Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:424.412:534.16:370.17:04-0.27:184:50Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:384.31:493.77:380.37:560.07:184:51Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:384.22:513.48:430.58:510.17:184:52Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:364.23:523.39:450.59:440.27:184:52Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:284.34:453.210:410.410:330.27:184:53Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:154.45:333.311:310.311:190.17:184:54Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:594.66:193.412:160.17:184:55Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:424.77:033.512:020.012:58-0.17:184:56New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:224.87:433.612:44-0.11:35-0.27:184:57New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:004.88:213.61:22-0.12:10-0.27:174:58New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:354.88:563.71:58-0.12:43-0.37:174:59New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:094.79:313.72:34-0.13:15-0.37:175:00Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:424.510:073.83:090.03:49-0.27:165:01Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:184.310:463.83:490.14:25-0.27:165:03Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:574.111:293.94:340.25:05-0.17:165:04Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:423.95:270.35:49-0.17:155:05First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:184.012:333.66:250.46:39-0.17:155:06First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:144.21:343.57:310.47:36-0.17:145:07First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:204.42:483.48:450.38:42-0.27:145:08First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:314.64:023.59:560.09:49-0.47:135:09Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:365.05:063.710:58-0.310:51-0.77:125:10Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:355.36:064.011:56-0.711:51-0.97:125:11Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:325.67:034.312:50-1.07:115:13Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:265.77:564.612:47-1.21:39-1.27:105:14Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:165.78:454.81:41-1.32:26-1.37:095:15Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:045.59:344.82:32-1.23:11-1.27:095:16Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:515.210:234.73:22-1.03:58-1.07:085:17Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:394.711:144.64:14-0.74:45-0.77:075:18Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 2:29 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 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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