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 2h 22m 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 - Feb 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:114.67:373.412:280.01:31-0.17:055:20Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:484.78:153.61:09-0.22:04-0.37:055:22Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:234.88:503.71:47-0.32:35-0.37:045:23Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:574.79:243.92:24-0.33:06-0.47:035:24Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:314.610:004.03:02-0.33:39-0.37:025:25Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:074.410:414.13:45-0.24:15-0.37:015:26Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:494.111:264.24:33-0.14:55-0.27:005:27Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:363.85:280.15:41-0.26:585:29Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:184.312:303.56:290.26:33-0.16:575:30Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:174.41:353.27:380.37:340.06:565:31Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:284.52:563.18:550.28:470.06:555:32Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:434.74:153.210:080.09:59-0.26:545:33Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:505.05:203.511:11-0.311:04-0.46:535:34Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:495.26:193.812:07-0.66:525:35Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:455.47:134.212:03-0.712:58-0.86:505:37New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:365.58:024.412:58-0.91:44-1.06:495:38New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:225.48:474.61:49-1.02:26-1.06:485:39New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:065.29:304.72:36-0.93:07-0.96:475:40Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:484.810:124.63:23-0.73:47-0.76:455:41Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:314.410:564.44:10-0.44:28-0.46:445:42Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:154.011:404.25:01-0.15:10-0.16:435:43Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:003.55:530.35:520.26:415:44First Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:264.012:483.26:470.66:370.56:405:45First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:173.91:452.97:480.87:270.66:395:46First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:183.82:552.78:580.88:290.76:375:48First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:263.84:022.810:020.89:330.76:365:49Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:264.04:573.010:550.610:290.56:345:50Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:154.25:443.211:410.411:190.36:335:51Waxing Gibbous28Fri
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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