38.9300’ N, 74.9350’ W

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ

68°
H 69°
L 61°
NE
27mph
High tide
6:32 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:40 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 54m at 6:32 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 6:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Apr 1865

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:124.15:57-0.15:590.15:476:27First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:344.81:133.86:570.26:590.45:466:28First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:344.52:183.78:000.48:020.65:446:29First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:404.33:243.79:030.59:070.75:436:30First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:444.24:203.99:590.510:060.65:416:31Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:374.35:074.110:470.410:570.55:406:32Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:234.35:494.311:290.311:430.35:386:33Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat6:054.46:294.612:080.25:366:34Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:454.47:084.812:260.212:440.15:356:34Full Moon9Sun
10Mon7:244.57:444.91:060.01:180.15:336:35Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:004.48:185.01:430.01:500.15:326:36Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:354.38:525.02:190.02:200.15:306:37Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:094.29:254.92:540.12:510.25:296:38Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:444.010:014.93:310.23:240.35:286:39Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:223.910:414.84:120.34:030.55:266:40Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:073.811:284.74:590.44:500.65:256:41Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:593.75:510.55:460.65:236:42Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:224.712:583.86:470.56:490.65:226:43Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:234.62:053.97:470.47:590.65:206:44Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:324.73:164.38:500.29:120.45:196:45Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:424.84:184.79:500.010:180.05:186:46Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:435.05:145.210:45-0.311:18-0.35:166:47Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:405.26:075.711:38-0.65:156:48Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:355.27:006.012:15-0.612:29-0.85:146:49New Moon24Mon
25Tue7:285.37:506.21:10-0.81:18-0.85:126:50New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:205.28:396.22:01-0.92:06-0.85:116:51New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:105.09:286.02:52-0.82:53-0.65:106:52Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:014.710:185.73:43-0.63:43-0.25:086:53Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:564.511:115.34:38-0.34:360.15:076:54Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:524.25:350.05:330.45:066:55Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 90% 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 Waxing Gibbous (90% 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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