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 3h 07m 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 - Apr 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:294.72:133.77:560.27:550.55:446:22First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:394.63:253.79:050.39:040.55:436:23First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:484.54:263.810:060.310:070.55:416:24Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:454.55:174.010:580.211:010.45:406:25Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:344.66:024.211:440.111:500.25:386:26Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:184.66:434.512:240.05:376:27Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:584.77:214.712:340.11:010.05:356:28Full Moon7Sun
8Mon7:364.67:564.81:140.01:340.05:346:29Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:114.68:304.91:52-0.12:050.05:326:30Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:454.49:034.92:270.02:350.15:316:31Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:194.29:364.83:030.13:050.35:296:32Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:544.010:114.73:390.23:350.45:286:33Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:313.810:494.64:190.44:100.65:266:34Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:123.611:324.55:040.64:510.75:256:35Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:593.55:540.75:400.85:236:36Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:214.412:543.46:490.76:380.95:226:37Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:194.42:013.57:490.77:450.85:206:38Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:284.53:133.78:540.58:590.65:196:38Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:374.74:154.29:530.310:060.35:176:39Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:375.05:094.710:46-0.111:06-0.15:166:40Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:325.26:015.211:36-0.45:156:41Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:265.46:515.712:03-0.512:25-0.75:136:42New Moon22Mon
23Tue7:195.47:416.012:57-0.81:13-0.85:126:43New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:105.48:306.21:49-0.91:59-0.95:116:44New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:005.29:196.12:41-0.92:46-0.75:096:45Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri9:524.910:115.93:34-0.73:35-0.45:086:46Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:484.611:065.64:30-0.54:29-0.15:076:47Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:474.36:31-0.26:280.36:057:48Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon1:045.21:494.07:320.17:290.56:047:49First Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:044.92:533.98:330.38:320.86:037:50First Quarter30Tue
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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