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 : 5:48 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 02m at 11:51 am (4.8 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 - Nov 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:165.49:454.02:400.53:370.66:264:59Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:575.410:313.83:180.64:260.76:274:58Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:455.311:283.74:030.85:230.86:294:57Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:425.25:000.96:230.86:304:56Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:323.712:455.16:060.97:250.76:314:55Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:413.91:535.07:170.98:280.56:324:54Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:524.23:055.18:310.79:270.36:334:53Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue3:554.74:095.19:420.510:200.06:344:52Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:495.25:055.210:430.111:09-0.26:354:51Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:395.75:585.211:41-0.211:56-0.46:364:50Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:296.06:505.112:35-0.46:374:49New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:176.27:405.012:43-0.51:27-0.56:384:48New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:046.38:294.81:29-0.42:16-0.46:404:48New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:506.19:164.52:13-0.23:04-0.36:414:47Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue9:365.910:064.22:570.03:550.06:424:46Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:255.511:003.93:440.44:500.36:434:45Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:175.111:573.74:350.75:460.56:444:44Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:104.85:331.06:410.76:454:44First Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:543.61:044.56:321.27:350.86:464:43First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:543.62:014.37:331.38:270.86:474:42First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:543.73:004.28:361.39:160.86:484:42First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:463.93:534.29:361.19:590.76:494:41Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed4:314.24:394.210:271.010:380.56:514:41Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:104.55:224.211:130.711:140.46:524:40Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:484.86:044.211:570.511:500.36:534:40Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:265.06:464.112:390.46:544:39Full Moon26Sat
27Sun7:035.27:274.112:270.21:200.26:554:39Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:415.48:074.01:030.12:000.16:564:39Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:195.58:483.91:410.12:400.16:574:38Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:595.59:323.82:200.13:240.16:584:38Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 2:49 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 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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