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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : 10:11 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 47m at 3:38 pm (5.3 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 - Feb 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:424.52:023.77:520.08:05-0.37:065:20Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:514.63:163.69:04-0.19:12-0.37:055:21Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:594.74:253.610:11-0.210:15-0.47:045:22Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:594.95:253.811:11-0.411:13-0.67:035:23Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:545.16:204.012:05-0.67:025:24Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:455.27:114.112:08-0.712:55-0.87:015:26New Moon6Fri
7Sat7:325.27:574.312:58-0.81:39-0.87:005:27New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:155.28:394.31:44-0.82:20-0.86:595:28New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:565.09:184.32:27-0.72:59-0.76:585:29Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:344.79:584.23:08-0.53:37-0.56:575:30Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:144.410:384.13:50-0.24:15-0.36:565:31Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:544.111:204.04:340.04:55-0.16:555:33Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:363.85:210.35:350.16:535:34Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:043.812:213.56:110.56:170.36:525:35First Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:503.71:103.27:030.77:030.46:515:36First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:433.72:083.08:040.87:560.56:505:37First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:453.73:163.09:090.78:560.46:495:38First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:463.94:163.110:080.69:540.36:475:39Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:394.25:073.410:580.310:470.06:465:40Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:274.55:553.711:440.011:36-0.26:455:41Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:134.86:414.012:27-0.36:435:43Full Moon21Sat
22Sun6:585.07:264.412:25-0.51:09-0.66:425:44Full Moon22Sun
23Mon7:425.28:094.71:12-0.81:49-0.86:415:45Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:265.28:524.91:58-0.92:30-1.06:395:46Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:105.19:385.02:44-1.03:12-1.06:385:47Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu9:564.910:285.03:34-0.93:58-0.86:375:48Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:474.611:224.94:28-0.74:49-0.76:355:49Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:434.35:28-0.55:45-0.56:345:50Third Quarter28Sat
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 6:54 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 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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