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 5h 03m 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 - Feb 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:104.65:383.611:30-0.111:20-0.57:065:20Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:005.06:294.012:19-0.57:055:21Full Moon2Sun
3Mon6:505.37:204.312:13-0.81:06-0.87:045:22Full Moon3Mon
4Tue7:395.58:084.61:04-1.01:50-1.17:035:24Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:265.58:564.81:54-1.22:35-1.27:025:25Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:135.49:454.92:44-1.23:20-1.27:015:26Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:035.110:374.93:36-1.14:09-1.17:005:27Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:554.811:324.84:33-0.85:01-0.96:595:28Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:514.35:34-0.55:56-0.66:585:29Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:304.712:503.96:36-0.36:53-0.46:575:30Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:324.61:553.67:430.07:54-0.26:565:32Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:394.53:073.48:530.19:00-0.16:545:33Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:474.54:143.49:590.110:02-0.16:535:34Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:454.55:113.510:560.010:58-0.16:525:35Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:374.66:023.711:47-0.211:48-0.26:515:36Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:244.76:473.812:33-0.36:505:37New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:074.87:284.012:35-0.31:13-0.46:485:38New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:464.88:064.11:17-0.41:49-0.56:475:40New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:224.78:414.21:55-0.42:23-0.46:465:41New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:574.69:154.22:31-0.32:55-0.46:445:42New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:314.49:504.23:07-0.23:27-0.26:435:43Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:064.110:254.13:430.03:59-0.16:425:44Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:423.911:034.04:230.24:340.16:405:45Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:213.611:443.95:060.45:130.26:395:46Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:043.45:540.65:560.36:385:47First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:303.912:543.26:480.76:460.46:365:48First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:253.91:573.17:510.77:450.46:355:49First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:314.13:113.29:000.58:540.26:335:50First Quarter28Fri
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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