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 : 4:57 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 11m at 11:10 am (4.6 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 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:173.94:005.49:040.810:260.86:287:30First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:373.95:095.510:180.711:300.66:297:28Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:444.26:095.711:240.66:307:27Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:414.57:035.812:260.412:240.46:317:25Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:334.87:535.91:160.21:180.26:327:24Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:205.08:385.82:010.12:080.16:337:22Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:035.29:205.62:420.02:540.16:347:21Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:425.39:585.43:190.13:360.36:357:19Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:205.310:375.03:550.24:180.46:357:17Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:575.211:164.74:300.45:010.76:367:16Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:365.111:584.35:050.75:481.06:377:14Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:184.95:430.96:391.26:387:13Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:434.01:044.76:241.27:331.46:397:11Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:323.71:544.67:101.48:321.56:407:09Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:303.52:534.68:011.59:391.66:417:08Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:403.54:014.69:031.510:401.46:427:06Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:463.65:014.810:101.411:301.26:437:05Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:393.95:505.111:081.26:447:03Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:244.26:355.312:120.911:59 AM0.96:447:01Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:064.67:185.512:520.612:470.66:457:00Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:485.08:015.61:300.41:340.36:466:58New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:295.48:435.62:070.12:200.16:476:57New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:095.79:265.52:440.03:060.06:486:55New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:515.910:095.33:220.03:530.06:496:53Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:366.010:574.94:020.04:440.16:506:52Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:266.011:514.64:470.25:420.36:516:50Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:235.85:400.46:460.66:526:49First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:534.31:265.66:400.77:540.76:536:47First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:014.02:345.47:460.99:040.86:546:45First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:184.03:495.48:591.010:140.86:556:44First Quarter30Mon
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 2:03 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 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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