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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : 11:04 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 14m at 5:25 am (4.0 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 - Aug 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:103.93:535.29:040.510:210.86:008:11Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:254.05:005.510:110.411:260.56:018:10Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:324.26:015.811:170.16:028:09Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:334.56:586.112:240.112:18-0.16:038:08Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:314.97:546.31:19-0.21:17-0.46:048:06New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:275.28:476.32:10-0.52:13-0.56:058:05New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:195.59:376.22:58-0.63:06-0.66:068:04New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:095.610:266.03:45-0.63:58-0.56:068:03Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:595.611:165.64:31-0.54:51-0.26:078:02Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:515.55:20-0.35:480.16:088:01Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:075.112:445.46:100.06:460.56:097:59First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:594.61:375.27:010.37:450.76:107:58First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:534.22:325.07:520.68:461.06:117:57First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:513.93:324.98:470.99:501.16:127:56First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:563.74:324.89:451.010:501.16:137:54Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:573.75:264.910:421.011:431.06:147:53Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:503.86:135.011:340.96:157:52Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:374.06:575.112:290.812:210.86:167:50Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:204.27:385.31:110.71:050.76:167:49Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:024.48:185.31:490.51:470.66:177:48Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:404.68:545.32:240.42:250.56:187:46Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:154.89:295.22:560.33:020.56:197:45Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:494.910:025.13:270.33:380.56:207:43Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:224.910:364.93:580.44:150.66:217:42Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:585.011:144.74:310.44:570.76:227:40Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:385.011:574.45:080.55:460.96:237:39Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:255.15:510.66:421.06:247:38Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:474.21:195.16:420.67:431.06:257:36Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:464.12:205.27:390.78:511.06:267:35Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:554.03:325.38:450.710:030.86:267:33Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:134.24:435.59:570.511:070.56:277:32Waning Crescent31Fri
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 8:14 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 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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