38.9300’ N, 74.9350’ W

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ

68°
H 75°
L 52°
SSW
11mph
High tide
12:25 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : 6:55 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 03m at 12:25 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:10 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Oct 1826

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:075.97:275.612:41-0.11:07-0.25:595:47New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:546.28:145.61:24-0.31:57-0.36:005:45New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:416.49:035.42:08-0.32:47-0.36:015:44Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:306.39:555.12:54-0.23:40-0.26:025:42Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:246.210:534.83:440.04:390.16:035:41Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:235.911:564.64:410.35:420.36:045:39First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:255.75:450.56:460.56:055:38First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:024.41:315.46:510.77:510.66:055:36First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:134.42:395.28:000.88:550.66:065:35First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:224.53:445.29:090.89:520.66:075:33Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:214.74:395.110:100.710:420.56:085:32Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:104.95:275.111:040.611:270.46:095:30Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:545.26:115.111:530.56:105:29Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:355.36:535.012:080.312:380.46:115:27Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:135.57:324.912:460.31:190.46:125:26Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:505.58:104.81:210.31:580.46:135:24Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:255.58:474.61:550.42:350.56:145:23Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:595.49:244.42:270.53:120.66:155:22Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:355.310:034.23:000.73:520.86:165:20Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:135.110:464.03:350.94:361.06:185:19Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:544.911:343.84:151.15:241.16:195:17Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:414.85:021.26:141.26:205:16Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:263.812:314.75:561.37:051.26:215:15Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:213.81:274.66:551.37:591.16:225:13Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:234.02:304.78:001.28:540.96:235:12Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:234.43:334.89:071.09:460.66:245:11Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:164.84:285.010:080.610:340.36:255:10Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:045.35:205.111:040.211:210.06:265:08Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:525.86:125.211:58-0.16:275:07New Moon29Sun
30Mon6:426.27:045.312:09-0.312:51-0.46:285:06New Moon30Mon
31Tue7:326.57:565.212:57-0.51:43-0.56:295:05New Moon31Tue
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 31% 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 (31% 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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