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 2h 33m at 9:56 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 4:50 pm (5.5 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 - Dec 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:154.03:263.89:151.19:250.66:594:38Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:054.34:183.810:090.910:090.57:004:38Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:484.55:043.910:580.710:510.37:014:37Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:304.85:493.911:440.511:320.27:024:37Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:115.16:344.012:280.27:034:37Full Moon5Thu
6Fri6:525.37:184.112:130.01:100.07:044:37Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:335.48:014.112:55-0.11:51-0.17:054:37Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:145.58:444.11:37-0.22:32-0.27:054:37Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:565.59:304.12:20-0.23:16-0.37:064:37Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:415.410:204.23:06-0.24:03-0.37:074:37Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:315.311:154.23:58-0.14:55-0.27:084:37Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:265.04:570.15:49-0.27:094:38Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:134.312:234.76:010.26:43-0.27:094:38Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:134.41:244.57:070.27:40-0.27:104:38Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:174.62:324.28:160.28:40-0.27:114:38Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:224.93:404.19:250.19:39-0.37:114:39Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:215.14:414.110:29-0.110:34-0.47:124:39Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:155.45:374.111:26-0.311:27-0.57:134:39Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:075.56:304.112:20-0.47:134:40New Moon19Thu
20Fri6:565.67:214.112:17-0.51:10-0.57:144:40New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:435.68:084.11:05-0.51:56-0.67:144:41New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:265.58:524.11:50-0.42:38-0.57:154:41New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:075.39:344.02:33-0.33:20-0.47:154:42Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:485.010:183.93:150.04:02-0.27:164:42Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:304.711:033.83:580.24:450.07:164:43Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:134.411:493.74:460.45:280.17:174:43Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:574.05:360.66:100.37:174:44First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:353.612:423.86:280.86:520.47:174:45First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:243.71:323.57:230.97:370.47:174:45First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:183.72:293.38:240.98:260.47:184:46First Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:143.93:303.39:260.89:220.37:184:47Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 1:23 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 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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