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 6h 32m 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 - Jan 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:445.710:164.43:08-0.83:55-1.07:184:47Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:355.311:114.34:02-0.64:48-0.87:184:48Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:284.94:59-0.25:41-0.57:184:49Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:064.212:214.45:590.16:32-0.37:184:50First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:014.01:144.06:580.37:23-0.17:184:51First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:574.02:103.77:590.58:150.17:184:52First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:564.03:103.59:020.59:070.27:184:52First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:514.14:063.410:010.59:570.27:184:53Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:394.24:563.410:530.410:420.17:184:54Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:234.45:423.411:400.211:260.07:184:55Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:064.56:283.512:250.17:184:56Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:474.77:113.612:08-0.11:05-0.17:184:57Full Moon12Tue
13Wed7:264.87:523.712:48-0.21:42-0.27:174:58Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:034.88:303.71:26-0.22:17-0.37:174:59Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:384.89:063.72:03-0.32:51-0.37:175:00Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:124.89:433.82:39-0.23:26-0.37:165:01Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:484.610:233.83:18-0.14:02-0.37:165:03Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:274.511:073.94:01-0.14:43-0.27:165:04Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:124.311:564.04:520.05:29-0.27:155:05Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:024.15:490.16:18-0.27:155:06Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:494.112:583.96:500.27:12-0.27:145:07Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:514.32:053.77:590.18:14-0.37:135:08Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:594.53:203.79:110.09:20-0.47:135:09Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:054.84:293.810:19-0.310:23-0.67:125:10Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:055.25:314.011:20-0.611:22-0.87:125:11Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:025.56:294.212:16-0.97:115:13New Moon26Tue
27Wed6:575.77:254.412:19-1.01:09-1.17:105:14New Moon27Wed
28Thu7:495.78:164.51:12-1.11:58-1.27:095:15New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:375.69:044.62:03-1.12:44-1.27:095:16New Moon29Fri
30Sat9:245.49:524.52:52-1.03:30-1.17:085:17Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:105.010:404.43:41-0.74:16-0.87:075:18Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 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.

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