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 4h 53m 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 - Apr 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:284.48:404.92:09-0.12:12-0.15:446:23New Moon1Mon
2Tue9:034.39:145.02:45-0.12:45-0.15:426:24Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:394.29:515.03:230.03:210.05:416:24Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:204.010:354.94:070.14:020.15:396:25Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:093.911:264.94:580.24:530.25:386:26Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:053.85:550.35:510.35:366:27First Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:244.81:083.86:550.36:560.45:346:28First Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:294.72:203.98:000.38:070.35:336:29First Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:434.73:314.29:070.19:200.15:316:30Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed3:534.94:334.710:07-0.110:26-0.15:306:31Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:545.05:285.111:01-0.411:26-0.45:286:32Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:505.16:205.511:52-0.65:276:33Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:435.27:105.812:22-0.712:41-0.75:256:34Full Moon13Sat
14Sun7:345.17:585.91:14-0.81:28-0.75:246:35Full Moon14Sun
15Mon8:225.08:445.92:03-0.82:12-0.65:236:36Full Moon15Mon
16Tue9:094.89:295.72:51-0.72:56-0.45:216:37Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed9:554.510:155.43:39-0.43:41-0.15:206:38Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:444.211:045.14:29-0.14:290.35:186:39Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:363.911:544.75:220.25:210.65:176:40Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:293.76:160.56:150.95:156:41Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:464.51:243.67:090.77:121.05:146:42Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:414.22:243.68:030.88:131.15:136:43Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:414.13:243.88:580.89:151.05:116:44Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:404.14:154.09:470.710:100.95:106:45Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:304.14:594.310:310.610:590.75:096:46Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:164.25:404.611:110.411:440.55:076:47Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:594.36:204.911:490.35:066:48Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun7:414.47:585.112:270.31:270.26:057:49New Moon28Sun
29Mon8:224.48:365.32:080.12:040.16:047:50New Moon29Mon
30Tue9:024.49:145.42:480.02:410.06:027:50New Moon30Tue
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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