38.9300’ N, 74.9350’ W

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ

62°
H 67°
L 48°
NNE
17mph
High tide
4:13 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : 10:31 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 01m at 4:13 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:14 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (69% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Feb 1822

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:184.63:523.29:450.19:33-0.27:105:24Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:264.84:583.410:51-0.110:37-0.37:095:25Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:265.05:573.611:49-0.411:36-0.57:085:27Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:225.16:513.812:41-0.67:075:28Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:125.27:404.112:31-0.61:27-0.77:065:29Full Moon5Tue
6Wed7:575.28:244.21:20-0.72:08-0.87:055:30Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:385.09:044.32:06-0.72:47-0.77:045:31Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:174.89:444.32:48-0.63:23-0.67:035:32Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat9:544.510:234.23:30-0.44:00-0.47:025:34Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:324.111:044.14:14-0.14:37-0.17:015:35Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:123.711:464.04:590.25:140.17:005:36Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:533.45:480.45:530.36:595:37Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:303.812:373.16:390.76:340.56:575:38Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:203.81:302.87:380.87:220.66:565:39Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:203.72:402.78:460.98:230.66:555:40Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:263.83:522.79:520.79:280.66:545:41Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:244.14:492.910:460.510:260.46:535:43Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:144.35:383.211:330.211:170.16:515:44Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:004.66:243.512:16-0.16:505:45Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:454.97:083.912:05-0.212:55-0.46:495:46New Moon20Wed
21Thu7:275.17:494.312:52-0.51:33-0.66:475:47New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:095.18:294.61:37-0.72:10-0.86:465:48New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:505.09:114.82:22-0.82:48-0.96:455:49Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:334.89:554.93:08-0.83:29-0.86:435:50Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:194.510:454.93:59-0.64:13-0.76:425:51Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:114.111:394.94:56-0.45:04-0.56:405:52Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:083.75:59-0.15:59-0.26:395:53First Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:394.71:123.47:060.17:000.06:385:55First Quarter28Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8535962)

Common Questions About Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides

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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 69% 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 First Quarter (69% 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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