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 2h 09m 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 - Nov 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:126.27:385.512:42-0.51:21-0.56:265:00Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:016.48:295.41:29-0.62:12-0.66:274:59Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:506.59:215.12:16-0.63:05-0.56:284:58Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:416.310:174.83:05-0.44:01-0.36:294:56Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:376.011:184.53:570.05:020.06:304:55Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:365.74:570.36:050.26:324:54Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:214.312:385.36:000.67:070.46:334:53Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:264.21:425.07:050.88:090.56:344:52Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:344.22:484.88:130.99:090.56:354:51Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:374.33:494.79:180.910:010.56:364:50Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:294.54:394.610:160.810:460.46:374:50Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:134.75:244.611:060.711:260.36:384:49Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:534.96:054.511:510.56:394:48Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:325.16:454.512:040.312:340.46:404:47New Moon14Thu
15Fri7:095.27:244.412:390.31:140.36:424:46New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:455.38:024.31:130.31:520.36:434:45New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:205.38:384.21:460.32:280.36:444:45New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:545.29:144.02:170.43:050.46:454:44Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:295.19:523.82:490.63:440.56:464:43Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:075.010:353.63:230.74:280.66:474:43Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:494.811:233.54:030.95:160.76:484:42Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:364.74:531.06:060.76:494:41First Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:163.612:294.65:521.06:580.66:504:41First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:143.71:274.66:551.07:520.56:514:40First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:174.02:324.68:040.88:490.36:524:40First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:204.43:374.79:150.69:440.06:534:40Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:174.94:364.810:180.210:36-0.36:544:39Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:095.45:314.911:17-0.211:26-0.66:554:39Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:005.86:264.912:13-0.56:574:38Full Moon29Fri
30Sat6:526.27:204.912:17-0.81:08-0.86:584:38Full Moon30Sat
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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