38.9300’ N, 74.9350’ W

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ

74°
H -°
L 68°
S
11mph
Low tide
6:34 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 41m at 6:34 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Nov 1874

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:403.91:554.97:141.18:270.86:315:03Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:484.03:014.78:231.29:240.76:325:02Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:484.13:584.69:271.110:120.76:335:01Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:374.44:454.610:221.010:530.66:345:00Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:184.65:274.511:100.811:300.56:354:59Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:564.96:074.511:540.76:364:58Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:325.16:454.512:050.512:350.56:374:57New Moon7Sat
8Sun7:085.27:234.412:380.41:150.46:384:56New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:435.38:004.21:100.41:520.46:404:55New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:185.38:354.11:410.52:280.56:414:54New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:515.39:113.92:110.63:050.56:424:53Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu9:275.29:493.72:430.73:460.76:434:52Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:065.110:333.53:180.84:320.86:444:51Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:515.011:273.54:010.95:250.86:454:51Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:444.94:561.06:190.86:464:50First Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:253.512:414.86:001.17:130.76:474:49First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:283.71:444.77:091.08:100.56:484:48First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:354.12:514.78:220.89:060.36:504:48First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:374.53:554.89:320.59:590.06:514:47Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:315.14:514.910:340.110:49-0.36:524:46Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:225.65:454.911:32-0.211:38-0.56:534:46Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:136.06:394.912:28-0.56:544:45Full Moon22Sun
23Mon7:046.37:334.812:27-0.61:22-0.66:554:45Full Moon23Mon
24Tue7:546.38:254.61:16-0.62:14-0.66:564:44Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:446.29:174.42:04-0.53:05-0.56:574:44Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu9:346.010:124.22:53-0.33:59-0.36:584:43Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:275.611:103.93:450.14:570.06:594:43Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:235.24:420.45:550.27:004:43Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:103.812:194.85:440.76:510.47:014:42Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:093.81:154.56:460.97:450.57:024:42Third Quarter30Mon
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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