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 3h 53m 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 - Jan 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:115.79:454.22:31-0.83:29-0.87:184:47Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:005.410:384.03:22-0.54:21-0.67:184:48Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:515.011:323.94:15-0.25:13-0.47:184:49Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:414.65:120.16:04-0.27:184:50Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:253.812:314.26:090.36:520.07:184:51Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:183.81:223.87:070.57:410.17:184:52Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:123.82:183.58:070.68:300.37:184:52Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:083.93:163.39:090.79:190.37:184:53Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:004.04:113.210:060.610:050.37:184:54Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:464.25:003.210:570.410:490.27:184:55Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:304.45:463.311:440.211:310.17:184:56Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:124.66:313.412:290.17:184:57Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:544.87:153.412:120.01:10-0.17:174:58New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:344.97:553.512:52-0.11:48-0.27:174:59New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:125.08:343.51:30-0.22:24-0.37:175:00New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:485.09:113.62:08-0.23:01-0.47:165:01New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:264.99:513.72:46-0.23:39-0.47:165:03Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:064.810:353.73:29-0.24:20-0.47:155:04Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:504.611:233.94:18-0.15:05-0.37:155:05Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:394.45:140.05:53-0.37:155:06First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:164.012:334.16:150.16:43-0.37:145:07First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:134.21:333.87:210.17:39-0.37:135:08First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:184.42:443.68:340.18:41-0.37:135:09First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:274.63:563.69:47-0.19:45-0.47:125:10Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:314.95:003.710:52-0.310:45-0.67:125:11Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:295.26:003.811:51-0.611:42-0.77:115:13Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:265.46:574.012:46-0.87:105:14Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:195.57:494.112:38-0.91:36-1.07:095:15Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:085.58:384.21:29-0.92:23-1.07:095:16Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:545.49:244.22:18-0.93:07-0.97:085:17Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:385.110:094.23:04-0.73:51-0.77:075:18Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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