38.9300’ N, 74.9350’ W

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ

71°
H -°
L 69°
S
8mph
High tide
12:37 am

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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:23 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 49m at 12:37 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:42 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Aug 1874

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:114.910:295.63:50-0.23:590.15:047:15Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:035.111:215.24:37-0.24:580.25:057:14Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:575.25:260.06:000.45:067:13Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:164.812:535.26:170.17:050.65:067:12Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:144.41:545.37:110.38:140.75:077:11Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:214.13:015.38:100.49:250.75:087:09Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:324.04:065.49:130.510:310.65:097:08Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:374.05:045.510:150.511:290.55:107:07Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:354.05:585.611:120.55:117:06Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:294.26:485.612:220.312:050.45:127:05New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:184.47:335.61:090.212:540.35:137:04New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:024.58:145.61:500.21:390.35:147:02New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:424.68:525.42:280.22:200.45:157:01New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:204.69:285.23:030.33:000.55:167:00Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:584.610:044.93:380.43:400.75:166:58Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:374.610:424.64:120.64:230.95:176:57Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:174.611:214.34:470.85:091.15:186:56Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:584.55:230.95:581.35:196:54First Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:024.012:424.56:001.16:501.45:206:53First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:473.71:314.56:411.27:501.55:216:52First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:433.52:314.67:311.28:571.45:226:50First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:533.53:344.88:321.210:001.25:236:49Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:013.64:315.19:361.110:540.95:246:47Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:583.85:225.410:350.811:430.65:256:46Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:494.16:115.811:290.55:266:45Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:394.57:006.012:290.312:220.25:266:43Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:274.97:476.11:130.01:13-0.15:276:42Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:135.38:336.11:55-0.32:03-0.25:286:40Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:595.69:205.92:37-0.32:53-0.25:296:39Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:465.710:095.53:20-0.33:46-0.15:306:37Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:375.711:025.14:06-0.24:440.15:316:36Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 30% 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 Crescent (30% 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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