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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:08 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 22m at 12:04 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Sep 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:454.71:185.26:440.57:280.86:287:30First Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:374.32:115.07:340.88:281.16:297:29First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:343.93:094.88:261.19:321.26:307:27First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:393.74:114.89:241.210:351.26:317:26First Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:443.75:084.910:241.311:301.16:327:24Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:383.85:585.011:181.26:337:23Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:264.06:435.112:171.012:071.06:337:21Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:094.27:255.312:590.812:510.96:347:19Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:504.48:055.41:380.61:330.76:357:18Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:284.68:425.42:120.52:130.66:367:16Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:034.89:175.32:450.42:500.56:377:15Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:365.09:515.23:150.43:260.56:387:13Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:095.110:255.03:460.44:030.66:397:11Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:445.111:024.84:180.54:450.76:407:10Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:235.211:454.54:540.65:330.86:417:08Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:105.25:360.76:300.96:417:07Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:364.31:035.26:270.87:321.06:427:05Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:364.12:055.37:240.88:411.06:437:03Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:464.03:175.38:300.99:540.96:447:02Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:054.14:325.59:440.811:000.66:457:00Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:154.45:375.710:550.611:580.36:466:59Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:144.86:345.911:580.36:476:57Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:085.27:286.112:500.012:560.06:486:55New Moon23Thu
24Fri7:595.68:196.11:39-0.21:50-0.26:496:54New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:485.99:075.92:24-0.32:41-0.36:506:52New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:336.09:525.63:07-0.33:30-0.26:516:51New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:175.910:375.33:49-0.14:180.06:516:49Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:025.811:234.84:310.25:080.36:526:47Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:495.55:150.56:020.66:536:46Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:134.412:385.36:020.86:580.96:546:44First Quarter30Thu
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 3:06 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 75% 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 Waning Gibbous (75% 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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