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 1m at 6:08 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 12:38 pm (4.9 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 - Oct 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:124.55:325.510:510.711:480.46:556:42Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:084.86:265.611:520.56:566:41Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:595.17:175.712:380.212:460.36:576:39Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:465.48:035.61:240.11:370.16:586:38New Moon4Sun
5Mon8:305.68:465.52:060.02:240.16:596:36New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:105.69:265.32:450.03:070.17:006:34New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:485.610:045.03:210.23:480.37:016:33Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:255.510:434.73:560.44:290.57:026:31Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:045.311:244.44:320.75:140.77:036:30Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:465.15:090.96:021.07:046:28Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:094.112:314.95:501.26:541.27:056:27First Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:593.81:204.76:381.47:481.37:066:25First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:533.62:144.67:301.58:461.47:076:24First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:553.63:164.68:291.69:451.37:086:22First Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:023.74:184.79:351.510:391.17:096:21First Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:594.05:114.810:361.311:240.97:106:20Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:454.35:585.011:291.07:116:18Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:274.76:425.212:050.612:180.77:126:17Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:085.17:275.312:450.31:050.37:136:15Full Moon19Mon
20Tue7:505.58:115.41:250.11:520.17:146:14Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:335.98:565.32:06-0.12:39-0.17:156:13Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:166.19:425.22:47-0.23:26-0.27:166:11Full Moon22Thu
23Fri10:016.210:315.03:29-0.24:16-0.17:176:10Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:506.111:254.74:140.05:110.07:186:09Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:455.911:274.44:060.25:130.26:195:07Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:475.75:060.46:190.46:205:06Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:334.212:525.56:120.67:240.56:215:05Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:434.22:025.37:210.88:310.56:235:04Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:554.33:125.18:330.89:320.46:245:02Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri3:594.64:145.19:410.710:250.36:255:01Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat4:524.95:075.110:400.511:120.26:265:00Waning Crescent31Sat
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 9:23 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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