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 4h 07m 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 - Oct 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:065.36:265.711:570.26:556:42Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:575.77:185.712:330.012:53-0.16:566:41New Moon2Tue
3Wed7:476.08:085.71:21-0.21:46-0.26:576:39New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:356.18:555.52:06-0.32:36-0.36:586:38New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:206.29:405.32:50-0.23:23-0.26:596:36New Moon5Fri
6Sat10:036.110:245.03:310.04:090.17:006:35Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:475.811:104.64:130.34:570.47:016:33Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:335.511:594.34:560.65:490.77:026:31Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:225.25:440.96:430.97:036:30Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:514.01:134.96:361.27:381.17:046:28First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:463.92:064.77:311.48:331.27:056:27First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:443.83:044.68:291.59:291.27:066:25First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:473.94:054.69:311.510:221.17:076:24First Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:444.14:584.610:301.311:071.07:086:23Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:314.45:454.711:221.111:470.87:096:21Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:124.76:284.812:080.97:106:20Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:525.07:094.912:250.612:520.77:116:18Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:305.37:504.91:020.41:350.57:126:17Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:095.58:304.91:390.32:160.37:136:15Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:475.79:114.82:160.22:580.27:146:14Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:265.99:534.72:540.13:400.27:156:13Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:085.910:384.63:340.24:260.37:166:11Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:555.811:314.44:180.35:190.47:176:10Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:495.75:100.46:180.57:186:09Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:314.312:495.56:110.67:200.57:196:07Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:354.31:525.37:180.78:210.57:206:06Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:434.43:005.28:270.79:240.47:216:05Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:524.63:105.18:390.69:240.36:225:04Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon3:555.04:135.19:460.410:180.16:245:02Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue4:495.45:075.110:460.211:070.06:255:01Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed5:395.75:595.111:410.011:55-0.16:265:00Waning Crescent31Wed
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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