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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:54 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 11m at 12:53 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Feb 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:094.41:323.97:18-0.17:33-0.47:065:20First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:144.42:423.68:300.08:36-0.37:055:21First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:234.53:523.59:410.09:39-0.37:045:22Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:274.74:553.610:44-0.210:38-0.37:035:23Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:234.85:513.711:41-0.311:32-0.47:025:24Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:155.06:433.812:33-0.57:015:26Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:045.07:303.912:23-0.51:19-0.67:005:27Full Moon7Thu
8Fri7:475.08:134.01:10-0.52:00-0.66:595:28Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:275.08:534.01:53-0.52:38-0.66:585:29Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:044.89:314.02:33-0.43:15-0.56:575:30Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:414.610:093.93:12-0.33:51-0.36:565:31Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:184.310:493.93:52-0.14:28-0.16:555:33Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:564.011:313.84:350.25:050.16:535:34Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:363.75:210.45:430.26:525:35Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:133.712:193.46:100.66:220.46:515:36Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:593.71:063.27:020.77:060.56:505:37Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:523.72:053.08:040.78:000.56:495:38Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:543.83:153.09:110.79:020.46:475:39Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:554.14:183.110:120.510:010.26:465:40Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:494.45:123.411:050.210:560.06:455:42Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:394.86:033.711:54-0.211:48-0.46:435:43Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:275.16:524.012:40-0.56:425:44New Moon22Fri
23Sat7:155.47:404.412:39-0.71:25-0.86:415:45New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:025.58:254.71:28-0.92:08-1.06:395:46New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:485.59:124.92:16-1.02:51-1.16:385:47New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:355.310:005.03:06-1.03:36-1.06:375:48Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:255.010:524.93:59-0.94:24-0.96:355:49Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:194.611:484.94:57-0.65:17-0.66:345:50Waxing Crescent28Thu
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 3:53 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (66% illuminated). This places Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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