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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 47m at 6:45 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Sep 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:444.37:055.612:340.712:270.66:287:31Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:314.67:515.81:190.41:160.36:297:30Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:175.08:376.02:010.12:040.16:297:28Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:015.39:226.02:43-0.12:52-0.16:307:26Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:465.510:075.93:24-0.33:40-0.26:317:25Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:325.710:555.64:07-0.34:31-0.16:327:23Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:225.711:485.34:53-0.25:270.16:337:22Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:165.75:440.06:290.36:347:20Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:454.91:155.66:390.27:330.56:357:19Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:464.62:175.57:370.58:410.76:367:17Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:534.33:255.48:400.69:510.76:377:15Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:064.34:355.49:470.710:570.66:377:14Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:134.35:365.510:520.711:540.56:387:12Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:104.56:305.511:510.66:397:11Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:004.77:185.612:450.412:430.56:407:09Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:474.98:025.61:300.31:320.46:417:07New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:295.18:435.52:110.22:160.36:427:06New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:085.29:205.42:480.22:570.36:437:04New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:445.29:565.23:230.33:350.46:447:03New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:205.210:324.93:550.44:140.66:457:01Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:565.111:094.64:280.64:540.86:466:59Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:355.011:494.35:020.95:381.06:466:58Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:164.95:381.16:261.26:476:56Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:334.11:014.76:191.27:171.36:486:55First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:213.81:504.77:051.48:131.46:496:53First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:163.72:474.77:581.49:141.46:506:51First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:223.73:524.89:001.410:161.26:516:50First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:303.94:525.010:071.211:100.96:526:48Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:264.25:455.311:080.911:580.66:536:47Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:154.66:345.612:020.66:546:45Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 9:49 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 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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