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 3h 28m 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 - Jan 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:303.93:363.59:280.79:350.27:184:48Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue4:204.34:313.510:240.410:230.07:184:49Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:074.65:223.711:170.111:11-0.27:184:49Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:535.06:133.812:07-0.37:184:50Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:415.47:044.012:00-0.512:56-0.67:184:51New Moon5Fri
6Sat7:295.67:544.112:49-0.71:44-0.87:184:52New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:175.88:444.21:38-0.82:31-1.07:184:53New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:055.79:354.32:27-0.93:18-1.07:184:54Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:565.610:294.33:18-0.84:09-1.07:184:55Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:495.311:264.34:15-0.65:03-0.87:184:56Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:464.95:17-0.45:58-0.77:184:57First Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:254.312:434.56:21-0.26:53-0.67:174:58First Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:254.31:454.17:270.07:50-0.47:174:59First Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:304.42:513.88:360.18:49-0.37:175:00First Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:344.53:563.79:440.09:46-0.37:175:01Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:324.64:543.610:440.010:40-0.37:165:02Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:234.75:463.611:39-0.211:29-0.37:165:03Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:114.86:353.712:29-0.37:155:04Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:564.97:213.712:16-0.31:13-0.47:155:05Full Moon19Fri
20Sat7:384.98:033.81:00-0.41:54-0.47:145:06Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:164.98:423.81:40-0.32:31-0.47:145:08Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:524.89:203.72:18-0.33:07-0.37:135:09Full Moon22Mon
23Tue9:284.69:583.72:55-0.23:43-0.27:135:10Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:044.410:383.63:330.04:19-0.17:125:11Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:414.211:193.64:130.24:560.07:115:12Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:193.94:580.45:340.27:115:13Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:013.612:003.75:460.56:130.27:105:14Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:453.612:453.46:370.66:550.37:095:15Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:353.71:393.37:360.67:460.37:085:17Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:353.82:463.28:430.58:450.27:075:18Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:374.13:553.39:490.39:460.07:075:19Waning Crescent31Wed
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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