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 49m at 7:46 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:284.33:205.18:350.49:340.76:008:11First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:384.24:275.49:390.310:430.56:018:10Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed4:514.35:305.710:450.211:460.26:028:09Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:554.56:286.011:470.06:038:08Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:564.87:256.312:44-0.112:46-0.36:048:06Full Moon5Fri
6Sat7:545.08:196.41:39-0.41:43-0.46:058:05Full Moon6Sat
7Sun8:485.39:116.42:30-0.62:37-0.56:068:04Full Moon7Sun
8Mon9:395.410:006.23:18-0.63:28-0.46:078:03Full Moon8Mon
9Tue10:295.410:485.94:05-0.64:19-0.26:078:02Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed11:195.311:385.54:52-0.45:130.16:088:01Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:105.25:41-0.16:090.46:097:59Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:285.01:015.06:310.27:060.76:107:58Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:194.61:524.97:190.58:030.96:117:57Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:114.32:464.78:080.79:031.16:127:56Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:084.03:444.79:000.910:051.26:137:54Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:103.94:414.79:561.011:021.16:147:53Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed5:073.95:324.810:491.011:521.06:157:52Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:574.06:185.011:380.96:167:50Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:444.17:015.212:380.812:240.86:177:49Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:284.37:435.31:200.71:080.66:177:48New Moon20Sat
21Sun8:104.58:225.41:580.51:500.56:187:46New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:494.78:595.42:330.42:290.46:197:45New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:264.89:345.43:060.33:070.46:207:43New Moon23Tue
24Wed10:024.910:095.33:390.33:450.46:217:42Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:385.010:475.14:130.34:260.56:227:40Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:195.111:294.94:500.35:130.66:237:39Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:055.15:320.46:070.76:247:38Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:174.712:565.26:210.57:060.76:257:36First Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:124.51:535.27:150.58:090.86:267:35First Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:144.32:585.38:150.69:190.76:267:33First Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:274.34:105.59:230.610:280.66:277:32Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 11:07 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 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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