38.9300’ N, 74.9350’ W

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ

75°
H 80°
L 60°
SW
12mph
High tide
12:56 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : 7:31 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 46m at 12:56 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:56 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (60% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Sep 1850

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:444.23:175.48:320.69:440.65:326:34Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:564.44:235.79:410.410:450.35:336:33Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:584.75:226.010:440.111:410.05:346:31Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:565.16:186.211:43-0.15:346:30New Moon4Wed
5Thu6:515.47:126.312:33-0.312:40-0.45:356:28New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:435.78:036.31:22-0.51:33-0.55:366:27New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:325.88:516.12:09-0.52:24-0.45:376:25New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:205.99:395.72:54-0.43:14-0.25:386:24Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:085.710:285.33:39-0.24:060.15:396:22Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:585.511:194.94:270.25:020.45:406:20Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:505.35:170.55:590.75:416:19First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:114.512:425.16:080.86:561.05:426:17First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:064.11:374.97:011.17:571.15:426:16First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:063.92:384.87:571.28:591.25:436:14First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:113.93:374.88:571.39:561.15:446:12Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:094.04:294.99:531.210:441.05:456:11Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:574.15:155.110:431.111:270.85:466:09Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:414.45:585.211:280.95:476:08Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:224.66:385.312:070.712:110.75:486:06Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:024.87:175.312:440.512:510.65:496:04Full Moon20Fri
21Sat7:385.07:545.31:180.41:290.55:506:03Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:135.28:305.21:500.32:060.45:516:01Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:475.39:055.12:230.32:440.55:526:00Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:225.39:434.92:560.43:240.55:525:58Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:015.410:264.73:330.54:110.75:535:56Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:475.411:174.54:160.65:050.85:545:55Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:405.35:060.76:060.85:555:53Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:154.312:405.36:040.87:110.95:565:52Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:214.21:475.37:080.88:200.85:575:50Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:364.33:015.48:190.79:270.65:585:48Waning Crescent30Mon
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 60% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (60% illuminated). This places Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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