38.9300’ N, 74.9350’ W

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ

68°
H 74°
L 51°
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 3h 09m 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 - Dec 1826

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:596.39:294.62:19-0.73:13-0.87:034:42Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:516.010:254.53:12-0.54:07-0.67:044:42Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:465.611:244.44:08-0.25:03-0.47:054:42Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:425.25:100.15:59-0.27:064:41First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:234.312:384.86:120.46:530.07:074:41First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:214.21:354.47:150.67:460.27:084:41First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:214.22:344.18:190.78:390.37:094:41First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:204.33:333.99:220.79:290.37:094:41Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:114.44:253.810:180.610:160.37:104:41Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:564.65:113.811:080.510:580.37:114:41Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:374.75:563.811:540.411:390.27:124:42Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:184.96:403.812:370.27:134:42Full Moon12Tue
13Wed6:585.07:223.812:190.11:180.17:144:42Full Moon13Wed
14Thu7:365.18:023.812:580.11:550.07:144:42Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:135.18:413.81:350.12:310.07:154:42Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:485.09:183.72:100.13:060.07:164:43Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:224.99:573.72:460.23:420.17:164:43Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:594.810:383.73:250.34:200.17:174:43Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:394.611:243.84:090.45:020.17:174:44Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:244.45:010.45:470.17:184:44Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:133.912:144.25:590.56:340.17:194:45Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:064.11:104.17:010.57:270.07:194:45Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:064.42:163.98:100.48:26-0.17:204:46Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:114.73:273.99:210.29:27-0.37:204:46Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:135.14:334.010:26-0.110:27-0.57:204:47Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:105.55:334.111:26-0.511:24-0.77:214:47Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:065.86:324.212:23-0.77:214:48New Moon27Wed
28Thu7:026.07:294.412:20-0.91:17-1.07:214:49New Moon28Thu
29Fri7:546.08:224.51:15-1.02:07-1.17:224:49New Moon29Fri
30Sat8:445.99:134.52:07-0.92:56-1.07:224:50Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun9:335.610:064.42:58-0.83:44-0.97:224:51Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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