38.9300’ N, 74.9350’ W

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ

69°
H 71°
L 66°
NE
14mph
High tide
5:01 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : 11:21 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 31m at 5:01 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:46 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Feb 1869

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:204.84:54-0.75:31-0.87:095:25Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:004.612:164.45:56-0.46:25-0.67:085:26Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed12:574.51:153.96:59-0.27:21-0.37:085:27Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:594.42:193.68:050.18:20-0.17:075:28Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:044.33:283.49:140.19:210.07:065:30Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:064.44:303.310:170.110:170.07:055:31Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:004.55:233.411:120.011:09-0.17:035:32Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon5:484.66:123.512:02-0.17:025:33Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:334.76:563.612:46-0.27:015:34New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:154.77:373.712:40-0.21:26-0.37:005:35New Moon10Wed
11Thu7:534.88:143.81:21-0.32:01-0.46:595:36New Moon11Thu
12Fri8:294.78:503.91:58-0.32:35-0.46:585:38New Moon12Fri
13Sat9:044.69:243.92:33-0.23:07-0.36:575:39Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun9:384.49:583.93:08-0.13:39-0.26:555:40Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon10:134.210:343.83:440.14:12-0.16:545:41Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:494.011:123.84:240.24:480.06:535:42Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed11:273.711:543.85:080.45:260.16:525:43Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:113.55:580.56:100.26:505:44First Quarter18Thu
19Fri12:413.91:023.36:550.67:000.26:495:45First Quarter19Fri
20Sat1:374.02:083.28:020.58:000.26:485:46First Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:464.23:233.39:140.49:090.06:465:48Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon3:554.54:303.510:190.110:13-0.26:455:49Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue4:554.95:283.911:17-0.311:13-0.66:445:50Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed5:525.36:244.312:10-0.76:425:51Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu6:465.67:174.712:10-0.91:01-1.06:415:52Full Moon25Thu
26Fri7:395.78:085.01:05-1.21:48-1.26:405:53Full Moon26Fri
27Sat8:295.78:575.21:57-1.32:35-1.36:385:54Full Moon27Sat
28Sun9:175.59:475.22:48-1.33:21-1.26:375:55Waning Gibbous28Sun
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 75% 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 Waxing Gibbous (75% 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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