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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:26 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 03m at 11:21 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Sep 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:064.06:225.512:000.911:39 AM0.86:287:31Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:564.37:125.812:470.612:330.46:297:30Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:444.78:006.01:320.21:260.16:297:28New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:315.28:476.12:14-0.12:17-0.16:307:26New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:165.59:336.02:56-0.23:06-0.36:317:25New Moon5Tue
6Wed10:025.810:205.83:37-0.33:56-0.36:327:23Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:505.911:095.44:20-0.24:50-0.16:337:22Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:425.95:07-0.15:480.16:347:20Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:035.012:385.85:590.26:520.46:357:19First Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:024.51:375.66:550.57:570.76:367:17First Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:054.22:425.47:550.79:070.86:377:15First Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:174.03:535.39:010.910:180.96:377:14First Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:333.95:005.310:111.011:200.86:387:12Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:374.15:575.411:150.96:397:11Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:294.36:475.412:130.712:100.86:407:09Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:164.57:315.412:590.51:000.76:417:07Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:584.78:125.41:400.41:450.66:427:06Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:354.98:505.32:170.42:260.56:437:04Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:105.19:255.22:500.43:040.56:447:03Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:435.19:595.03:200.43:400.66:457:01Full Moon20Wed
21Thu10:165.110:334.73:500.64:160.86:466:59Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:495.111:094.44:190.74:551.06:466:58Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:255.011:484.14:510.95:381.26:476:56Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:054.95:251.16:271.36:486:55Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:323.812:504.86:071.37:221.56:496:53Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:223.61:414.76:561.48:221.56:506:51Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:223.52:434.87:541.49:291.46:516:50Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:363.63:544.99:021.310:321.26:526:48Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:453.94:595.210:141.111:240.86:536:47Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:394.35:535.511:170.86:546:45Waning Crescent30Sat
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 2:23 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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