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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 5h 16m at 6:54 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:555.210:174.03:150.74:100.76:264:59Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:385.111:063.93:560.85:010.76:274:58Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:285.14:460.95:560.86:284:57First Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:033.912:245.05:461.06:540.76:304:56First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:063.91:275.06:511.07:550.66:314:55First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:154.12:375.08:030.88:560.46:324:54First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:234.53:445.19:150.69:530.16:334:53Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:225.04:435.310:200.210:46-0.26:344:52Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:165.55:385.411:19-0.111:37-0.56:354:51Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:075.96:325.412:15-0.46:364:50Full Moon10Sat
11Sun6:586.27:255.412:26-0.61:09-0.66:374:49Full Moon11Sun
12Mon7:486.48:165.21:14-0.72:00-0.76:384:48Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:366.39:065.02:01-0.62:50-0.56:404:48Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed9:246.19:574.72:48-0.33:42-0.36:414:47Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:145.810:524.43:370.04:370.06:424:46Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:075.411:504.14:300.35:350.26:434:45Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:015.05:270.76:320.46:444:44Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:483.912:564.76:260.97:270.66:454:44Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:473.91:534.47:261.18:220.76:464:43Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:473.92:534.38:281.19:140.76:474:43Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:424.13:484.29:281.010:000.66:484:42Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu4:284.34:364.210:200.910:410.56:494:41Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:104.65:194.211:070.711:190.46:514:41Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:494.86:014.211:510.511:560.36:524:40Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:285.06:424.212:330.36:534:40New Moon25Sun
26Mon7:065.27:224.212:320.21:130.26:544:39New Moon26Mon
27Tue7:435.38:014.11:070.21:520.16:554:39New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:195.38:394.11:410.12:300.16:564:39New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:565.39:183.92:170.23:090.16:574:38Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:355.310:023.92:540.33:530.16:584:38Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 10:11 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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