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 32m 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 - Feb 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:494.88:113.51:10-0.12:01-0.27:055:20New Moon1Mon
2Tue8:254.88:463.61:47-0.22:34-0.37:055:22New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:594.79:203.72:22-0.23:06-0.37:045:23Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu9:334.69:553.72:58-0.13:39-0.37:035:24Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri10:084.410:333.83:370.04:15-0.27:025:25Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:474.211:153.94:210.14:53-0.27:015:26Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun11:313.95:120.25:37-0.17:005:27First Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:034.012:213.76:100.26:25-0.16:595:29First Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:574.21:203.47:140.37:20-0.16:575:30First Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:014.32:333.38:290.38:25-0.16:565:31First Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:154.53:513.39:430.19:35-0.26:555:32Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:234.94:573.610:49-0.210:40-0.56:545:33Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:255.25:583.811:48-0.611:40-0.76:535:34Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:235.56:554.212:43-0.96:525:35Full Moon14Sun
15Mon7:175.67:484.412:38-1.01:32-1.16:505:37Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:085.78:374.61:31-1.12:18-1.16:495:38Full Moon16Tue
17Wed8:555.59:234.72:21-1.13:03-1.16:485:39Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu9:415.210:104.73:11-0.93:47-0.96:475:40Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:274.810:584.54:01-0.74:32-0.66:455:41Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:144.311:464.44:54-0.35:18-0.36:445:42Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:013.85:480.06:040.06:435:43Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:354.212:513.46:440.36:510.36:415:44Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:274.01:463.17:430.67:430.56:405:45Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:273.92:532.98:490.78:420.66:395:46Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:303.93:582.99:520.79:410.66:375:48Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:274.04:533.010:470.510:340.56:365:49Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:164.25:413.211:350.311:220.36:345:50Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:014.46:253.412:170.16:335:51Waning Crescent28Sun
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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