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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:46 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 59m at 1:48 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Jan 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:254.97:493.812:48-0.21:42-0.27:184:48Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:024.98:283.71:26-0.22:19-0.27:184:49Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:384.99:063.72:03-0.12:55-0.27:184:50Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:134.89:443.62:380.03:31-0.17:184:50Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:484.610:243.53:140.14:070.07:184:51Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:254.411:053.53:530.34:450.17:184:52Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:044.211:493.54:360.45:250.27:184:53Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:464.05:260.56:060.27:184:54Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:343.612:323.86:200.66:500.17:184:55Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:253.71:273.67:190.57:420.17:184:56Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:244.02:333.68:270.48:400.07:184:57Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:274.33:423.69:350.29:41-0.37:174:58Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:264.74:453.810:38-0.210:39-0.57:174:59Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:215.25:444.011:36-0.511:35-0.87:175:00Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:155.66:414.212:31-0.97:165:01New Moon15Sun
16Mon7:105.87:374.412:30-1.01:24-1.27:165:02New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:026.08:304.61:24-1.22:13-1.37:165:03New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:535.99:224.62:16-1.23:03-1.37:155:04Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:445.710:154.63:09-1.13:53-1.27:155:06Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:365.311:104.54:04-0.84:45-1.07:145:07Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:304.85:03-0.55:39-0.87:145:08Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:064.412:254.46:04-0.26:31-0.57:135:09First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:034.21:213.97:050.07:24-0.37:125:10First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:024.12:223.68:100.28:20-0.17:125:11First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:044.13:253.49:160.39:160.07:115:12Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:024.14:233.310:160.310:090.17:105:13Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:534.25:143.311:090.210:570.07:105:15Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:394.46:013.411:570.011:43-0.17:095:16Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:224.56:453.512:40-0.17:085:17Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:034.67:273.612:25-0.21:19-0.27:075:18Full Moon30Mon
31Tue7:414.78:063.71:05-0.21:55-0.37:065:19Full Moon31Tue
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 4:47 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 55% 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 (55% 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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