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 4h 29m 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 - Sep 1874

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:325.711:594.74:570.15:470.45:326:34Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:305.55:510.36:520.65:336:33Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:014.31:335.46:480.68:020.85:346:31Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:104.02:445.37:510.89:140.95:356:30Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:253.93:535.39:000.910:180.85:366:28Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:304.04:525.310:040.911:130.75:366:26Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:244.25:435.411:010.85:376:25Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:134.46:295.412:010.511:52 AM0.65:386:23Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:574.77:105.412:430.412:380.55:396:22New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:364.87:485.41:210.41:200.55:406:20New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:125.08:235.31:540.41:590.55:416:19New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:465.08:565.12:250.42:360.65:426:17New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:205.19:304.82:550.53:120.75:436:15Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:545.010:044.53:240.73:510.95:446:14Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:304.910:414.23:550.94:331.15:446:12Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:104.811:223.94:281.15:211.35:456:10Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:544.75:071.26:141.45:466:09First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:103.712:444.75:531.37:131.55:476:07First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:063.51:454.76:481.48:201.45:486:06First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:193.52:554.97:551.49:251.25:496:04First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:343.73:595.29:081.210:200.95:506:02Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:324.14:535.510:120.911:090.55:516:01Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:234.65:445.811:100.511:550.25:525:59Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:125.16:346.012:040.15:535:58Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:005.67:236.012:40-0.212:57-0.25:545:56Full Moon25Fri
26Sat7:476.08:115.91:24-0.41:48-0.45:545:54Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:346.29:005.72:07-0.42:39-0.45:555:53Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:226.39:505.32:51-0.33:32-0.25:565:51Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:136.210:444.93:37-0.14:300.15:575:50Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:095.911:444.54:290.25:330.45:585:48Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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