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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 1h 16m at 11:20 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:25 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Jan 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:575.08:193.81:21-0.22:09-0.37:184:48New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:345.08:573.81:59-0.12:45-0.37:184:49New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:104.89:343.72:360.03:21-0.27:184:50Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:464.610:133.73:120.13:56-0.17:184:50Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:234.410:533.63:510.34:330.07:184:51Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:024.111:353.64:330.45:110.17:184:52Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:423.95:200.65:500.27:184:53First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:183.612:253.66:110.76:320.27:184:54First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:053.71:153.47:070.77:190.27:184:55First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:003.92:173.38:130.78:140.17:184:56First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:034.13:263.39:210.59:150.07:184:57Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:034.54:293.510:240.210:14-0.37:174:58Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:594.95:263.711:20-0.211:11-0.67:174:59Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:525.36:224.012:14-0.67:175:00Full Moon14Mon
15Tue6:465.67:174.312:06-0.91:05-0.97:165:01Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:385.88:094.61:00-1.11:53-1.27:165:02Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:285.89:004.71:53-1.22:40-1.37:165:03Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:185.79:514.82:45-1.23:28-1.27:155:04Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:085.310:454.83:38-1.04:19-1.17:155:06Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:024.911:414.74:36-0.85:11-0.97:145:07Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:574.45:37-0.56:05-0.67:145:08Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:384.512:534.06:39-0.26:59-0.47:135:09Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:374.41:543.67:430.17:56-0.27:125:10Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:414.33:023.38:510.28:570.07:125:11Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:444.34:063.29:560.29:550.07:115:12Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:404.45:013.310:520.110:480.07:105:13Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:294.55:503.411:430.011:36-0.17:105:15Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:144.66:363.512:28-0.17:095:16Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:564.77:183.612:21-0.21:08-0.37:085:17New Moon29Tue
30Wed7:354.77:563.81:02-0.21:44-0.37:075:18New Moon30Wed
31Thu8:124.78:323.91:40-0.32:17-0.47:065:19New Moon31Thu
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 2:22 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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