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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 1h 10m at 4:48 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:104.66:343.312:360.27:184:48Full Moon1Wed
2Thu6:524.87:183.312:080.11:170.17:184:49Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:324.87:593.412:490.01:550.07:184:50Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:094.98:373.41:270.02:300.07:184:50Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:454.89:143.42:040.03:050.07:184:51Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:194.79:523.42:400.13:390.07:184:52Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:544.610:313.53:180.14:140.07:184:53Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:324.411:133.64:010.24:520.07:184:54Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:144.211:593.84:510.35:330.07:184:55Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:013.95:470.46:170.07:184:56Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:493.912:533.76:480.47:060.07:184:57Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:474.21:573.57:560.48:03-0.17:174:58Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:534.53:123.39:110.29:07-0.27:174:59Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:594.84:233.410:200.010:11-0.37:175:00Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:005.25:273.511:23-0.311:12-0.67:165:01Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:595.56:283.712:21-0.77:165:02New Moon16Thu
17Fri6:565.77:254.012:11-0.81:15-0.97:165:03New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:495.88:184.21:07-0.92:04-1.17:155:04New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:395.79:084.32:00-1.02:51-1.17:155:06New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:275.59:574.32:51-0.93:37-1.07:145:07Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:155.110:474.33:42-0.64:24-0.87:145:08Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:034.711:374.24:37-0.45:11-0.57:135:09Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:514.25:330.05:57-0.37:125:10First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:264.112:403.76:290.26:420.07:125:11First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:163.91:313.37:280.57:290.27:115:12First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:113.92:303.08:320.68:200.47:105:14First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:113.93:352.99:370.69:160.47:105:15Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:084.04:322.810:360.610:090.47:095:16Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:594.15:242.911:270.410:580.37:085:17Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:454.36:113.112:130.27:075:18Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:294.56:563.212:540.07:065:19Full Moon31Fri
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 7:59 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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