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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : 8:56 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 08m at 2:28 pm (5.1 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 - Nov 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:416.48:055.31:09-0.51:50-0.66:265:00New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:316.58:565.21:56-0.52:41-0.66:274:59Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:216.49:505.02:45-0.43:34-0.46:284:58Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:156.210:494.83:37-0.24:32-0.26:294:56Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:145.911:534.64:350.15:330.06:304:55Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:155.55:400.46:350.26:314:54First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:574.41:185.26:450.67:360.36:334:53First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:044.42:235.07:530.78:360.36:344:52First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:104.53:274.89:000.79:320.36:354:51Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:074.74:224.710:010.710:220.36:364:50Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:564.95:114.710:550.511:060.26:374:50Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:395.15:554.611:430.411:480.26:384:49Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:205.26:384.612:280.36:394:48Full Moon13Fri
14Sat6:585.37:184.512:270.21:090.26:404:47Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:365.47:584.41:040.21:480.26:414:46Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:115.48:364.31:390.22:250.36:434:45Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:465.39:134.12:120.33:020.46:444:45Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:215.19:534.02:460.53:400.56:454:44Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:585.010:353.83:210.64:210.66:464:43Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:374.811:223.74:010.85:060.76:474:43Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:214.64:480.95:520.76:484:42Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:103.712:094.55:411.06:390.76:494:42Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:023.81:014.46:391.07:290.66:504:41Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:594.02:014.47:420.98:240.56:514:40Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:004.33:074.48:500.79:190.26:524:40Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:564.84:084.59:540.410:12-0.16:534:40Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:485.35:044.710:520.011:03-0.46:544:39Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:395.75:594.811:48-0.411:55-0.66:554:39Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:316.16:554.912:43-0.76:564:38New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:236.37:494.912:46-0.81:36-0.96:574:38New Moon30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8535962)

Common Questions About Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides

Show All
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 5:42 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA