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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 5h 04m at 5:48 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - May 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:435.06:195.111:51-0.26:017:51Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:385.17:105.512:15-0.112:40-0.46:007:52Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:315.07:585.81:11-0.41:27-0.55:597:53Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:215.08:456.02:04-0.52:12-0.55:587:54Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:094.89:295.92:53-0.62:55-0.35:577:55Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:544.610:125.83:40-0.43:37-0.15:567:56Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:404.310:565.54:26-0.24:190.25:547:57Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:274.011:435.25:160.15:040.55:537:58Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:193.76:080.45:540.85:527:59Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:324.91:123.67:020.66:481.15:518:00Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:244.62:083.57:550.87:451.25:508:01Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:174.43:073.58:480.98:461.35:498:02Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:164.24:073.69:410.99:501.35:488:03Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:164.14:593.910:300.810:491.15:478:04Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:094.25:434.211:130.711:400.95:478:04Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:554.26:234.511:520.65:468:05Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:384.27:014.912:260.712:290.45:458:06Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:214.37:405.21:100.51:060.35:448:07New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:044.38:195.41:530.31:440.25:438:08New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:464.28:585.62:350.12:220.15:428:09New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:284.29:385.73:170.03:010.15:428:10New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:114.110:215.74:000.03:430.25:418:11Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:004.011:105.64:480.14:300.35:408:11Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:554.05:420.15:250.45:408:12Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:055.412:554.06:400.26:290.55:398:13First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:045.31:574.17:370.27:350.65:388:14First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:065.13:014.38:350.28:450.65:388:15First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:124.94:074.69:340.19:560.55:378:15First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:204.75:065.010:300.111:020.35:378:16Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:214.75:585.411:220.05:368:17Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:174.66:485.612:020.112:12-0.15:368:18Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 8:56 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 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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