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 : 7:46 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 39m at 1:29 pm (5.0 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 - Oct 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:594.22:194.97:441.18:481.16:556:43Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:004.03:204.88:411.39:491.16:566:41Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:044.04:214.79:431.310:451.16:576:40Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:014.15:154.810:411.211:321.06:586:38Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:484.36:004.911:311.16:596:36Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:314.66:435.012:140.812:170.97:006:35Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:114.87:235.112:530.71:000.77:016:33Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:505.18:025.11:290.51:410.67:026:32New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:275.28:395.12:020.42:200.47:036:30New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:025.49:155.02:350.42:580.47:046:29New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:365.49:504.93:070.43:350.47:056:27New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:125.510:284.73:390.44:150.57:066:26Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:505.511:104.54:150.55:000.67:076:24Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:365.44:570.65:530.77:086:23Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:014.312:295.35:490.86:520.77:096:21First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:004.21:285.36:490.87:540.77:106:20First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:054.22:335.37:550.98:590.67:116:19First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:174.33:455.39:070.810:040.47:126:17First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:294.64:535.410:190.611:030.27:136:16Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:305.05:525.611:240.311:57-0.17:146:14Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:245.56:465.712:220.07:156:13Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:155.87:385.712:47-0.31:17-0.27:166:12Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:056.18:295.61:35-0.42:10-0.47:176:10Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:526.29:175.42:21-0.42:59-0.47:186:09Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:376.210:035.23:05-0.33:46-0.27:196:08Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:216.010:504.83:48-0.14:350.07:206:06Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:075.711:404.54:320.25:260.37:216:05Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:555.35:200.66:200.67:226:04Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:334.211:45 AM5.05:110.96:160.86:235:03Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:274.012:374.86:051.17:100.96:245:02Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:243.91:324.67:021.38:061.06:255:00Third Quarter31Tue
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 4:37 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 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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