38.9300’ N, 74.9350’ W

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ

71°
H -°
L 66°
NE
3mph
High tide
2:26 am

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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:06 am (1.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 40m at 2:26 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:44 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Apr 1872

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:244.82:063.57:540.37:520.45:476:27Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:404.83:253.79:060.29:090.35:456:28Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:534.94:324.010:100.010:180.15:446:29Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu4:555.05:284.411:05-0.211:18-0.15:426:30Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:495.26:184.811:55-0.45:416:31Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat6:405.27:065.112:13-0.412:40-0.55:396:32New Moon6Sat
7Sun7:275.27:495.31:03-0.51:23-0.55:386:33New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:105.08:295.31:49-0.52:02-0.55:366:34New Moon8Mon
9Tue8:514.89:075.32:32-0.42:39-0.35:356:35New Moon9Tue
10Wed9:314.59:455.13:15-0.23:150.05:336:36Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:124.210:244.93:580.03:520.35:326:37Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:563.811:074.74:450.34:330.65:306:38Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:443.611:534.45:360.65:170.85:296:39Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:353.36:280.86:071.05:276:40First Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:444.21:323.27:241.07:021.25:266:41First Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:414.12:393.28:251.08:051.25:246:41First Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:484.13:413.49:230.99:121.15:236:42First Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:494.24:323.710:120.810:090.95:216:43Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri4:404.35:154.110:540.511:000.65:206:44Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:254.55:564.511:330.311:470.35:196:45Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:094.76:364.912:110.15:176:46Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:524.77:165.212:330.012:48-0.15:166:47Full Moon22Mon
23Tue7:354.87:575.51:18-0.31:26-0.25:146:48Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:184.78:385.72:02-0.42:05-0.35:136:49Full Moon24Wed
25Thu9:024.69:225.82:48-0.42:47-0.25:126:50Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:504.410:125.73:37-0.33:32-0.15:116:51Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:444.211:085.54:33-0.24:260.15:096:52Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:464.05:340.05:280.45:086:53Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:095.312:513.96:370.16:350.55:076:54Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:145.12:033.97:410.27:460.65:066:55Third Quarter30Tue
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 48% 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 First Quarter (48% 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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