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 51m 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 - Feb 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:284.25:10-0.35:34-0.47:065:20Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:054.412:173.86:060.06:23-0.17:055:21Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:564.21:093.47:030.37:120.17:045:22Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:524.02:083.18:050.58:070.37:035:23Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:533.93:142.99:110.69:060.47:025:24Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:534.04:153.010:100.510:010.47:015:25Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:454.15:073.111:020.410:520.27:005:26Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:324.35:533.311:480.211:380.16:595:28Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:164.56:373.512:290.06:585:29Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:574.67:183.712:21-0.11:06-0.26:575:30New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:354.77:553.91:01-0.21:40-0.36:565:31New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:114.78:294.01:39-0.32:12-0.46:555:32New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:444.69:034.12:15-0.32:43-0.46:545:33New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:184.59:374.22:51-0.33:15-0.46:535:34Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:544.310:154.33:31-0.23:51-0.46:515:36Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:344.110:594.44:16-0.14:31-0.36:505:37Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:203.811:504.45:080.05:18-0.26:495:38First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:143.66:070.26:12-0.26:485:39First Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:484.41:173.47:130.27:12-0.16:465:40First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:564.52:333.48:260.28:23-0.16:455:41First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:124.63:503.59:390.09:35-0.36:445:42Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:214.94:553.910:42-0.310:41-0.56:425:43Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:225.15:534.211:38-0.611:41-0.86:415:44Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:185.36:474.612:30-0.96:405:46Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:105.47:384.912:37-1.01:17-1.16:385:47Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:585.48:245.11:28-1.12:02-1.16:375:48Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:435.29:095.12:17-1.12:44-1.06:365:49Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:274.99:535.03:04-0.93:26-0.86:345:50Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:114.510:384.83:51-0.64:08-0.56:335:51Waning Gibbous29Wed
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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