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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 5h 08m at 8:56 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:54 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Apr 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:124.72:543.98:300.28:430.45:456:22Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:224.64:014.09:340.29:490.35:436:23Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:244.64:564.210:300.110:470.25:416:24Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:164.75:444.411:190.011:380.15:406:25Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:034.76:274.612:03-0.15:386:26Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:474.77:084.812:250.012:43-0.15:376:27New Moon6Mon
7Tue7:274.77:454.91:08-0.11:20-0.15:356:28New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:054.68:195.01:47-0.21:54-0.15:346:29New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:414.58:534.92:24-0.12:260.05:326:30New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:174.39:274.93:000.02:580.15:316:31Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:534.110:024.73:370.23:310.35:296:32Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:323.910:404.64:160.44:070.55:286:33Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:153.711:224.45:000.64:480.75:266:34Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:013.55:470.75:360.85:256:35First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:084.312:523.56:370.86:290.95:236:36First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:004.31:513.67:320.87:300.95:226:37First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:024.32:573.88:320.78:390.75:206:37First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:104.43:584.29:310.49:450.45:196:38Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:124.64:504.610:230.110:440.15:186:39Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:074.95:405.111:13-0.211:40-0.35:166:40Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:005.16:305.612:02-0.55:156:41Full Moon21Tue
22Wed6:535.27:216.012:34-0.712:51-0.75:136:42Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:455.38:106.21:27-0.91:38-0.85:126:43Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:365.29:006.22:18-1.02:26-0.85:116:44Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:285.09:516.13:09-0.93:16-0.65:096:45Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:234.811:475.85:04-0.75:10-0.36:087:46Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:224.56:03-0.46:090.06:077:47Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:455.51:244.37:03-0.17:120.36:057:48Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:455.12:274.28:030.18:160.56:047:49Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:474.83:334.29:040.29:230.66:037:50Third Quarter30Thu
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 11:55 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (44% illuminated). This places Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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