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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 3h 22m at 10:11 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:13 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Aug 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:554.710:095.43:370.03:410.36:008:11Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:354.710:475.24:150.14:220.56:018:10Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:154.611:274.94:520.35:050.76:028:09Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:564.65:310.45:500.96:028:08Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:084.612:394.56:100.66:391.16:038:07Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:514.31:234.56:500.87:281.36:048:06Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:354.02:094.47:310.98:221.46:058:05Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:253.83:024.58:171.09:231.46:068:04Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:253.74:024.69:101.010:251.26:078:02Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:303.74:584.810:080.911:211.06:088:01Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:273.95:495.111:050.76:098:00Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:184.26:375.412:100.711:58 AM0.56:107:59Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:084.57:255.712:570.412:490.26:117:58New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:564.88:135.91:420.11:40-0.16:117:56New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:445.19:006.02:26-0.22:30-0.26:127:55New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:305.49:466.03:09-0.43:19-0.36:137:54New Moon16Sat
17Sun10:185.610:345.83:53-0.44:09-0.36:147:52Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:085.711:255.54:39-0.45:04-0.16:157:51Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:025.75:29-0.26:030.16:167:50Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:205.112:595.66:230.07:060.36:177:48First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:194.81:595.57:200.28:100.56:187:47First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:224.43:035.48:200.49:180.66:197:45First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:314.34:115.49:240.510:260.66:207:44Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:424.25:145.410:290.611:260.66:217:43Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:434.36:085.511:290.56:217:41Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:364.56:585.512:190.412:230.46:227:40Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:244.77:435.51:070.31:120.46:237:38Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:084.88:265.51:510.21:580.36:247:37Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:495.09:045.42:300.22:390.36:257:35Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:265.09:415.33:050.23:180.46:267:34Full Moon30Sat
31Sun10:015.010:175.13:390.33:560.56:277:32Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 1:12 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 32% 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 Third Quarter (32% 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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