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 5h 01m 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 - May 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:444.51:213.67:080.86:591.16:017:52Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:324.32:133.67:560.87:531.26:007:53Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:244.23:093.78:450.98:541.25:587:54Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:224.14:083.99:360.89:581.15:577:55Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:224.15:004.210:260.710:560.95:567:56Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:154.25:454.611:120.511:490.65:557:56Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:044.36:295.011:550.35:547:57Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:514.47:135.412:380.312:390.05:537:58Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:404.57:595.71:270.01:24-0.25:527:59New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:284.68:456.02:16-0.32:10-0.35:518:00New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:174.69:326.13:03-0.42:56-0.45:508:01New Moon11Fri
12Sat10:064.610:216.13:51-0.53:44-0.35:498:02Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:594.511:145.94:43-0.44:36-0.25:488:03Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:574.55:38-0.35:350.05:478:04Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:115.612:584.56:37-0.26:390.25:468:05First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:115.31:594.57:350.07:450.45:458:06First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:125.03:034.68:330.08:520.55:458:07First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:174.74:074.89:320.110:010.55:448:08First Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:234.55:065.010:280.111:040.45:438:08Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:234.45:575.211:200.15:428:09Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:154.46:445.412:010.312:080.15:418:10Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:044.37:295.512:530.212:540.15:418:11Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:514.38:125.51:410.11:370.15:408:12Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:364.28:535.52:260.02:180.25:398:13Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:174.29:315.53:070.12:560.35:398:13Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:574.110:095.33:460.13:330.45:388:14Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:374.010:475.14:250.34:100.65:388:15Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:193.911:284.95:050.44:500.85:378:16Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:033.85:480.55:341.05:378:17Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:104.712:483.86:300.66:231.15:368:17Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:534.51:343.87:120.77:141.25:368:18Third Quarter31Thu
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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