38.9300’ N, 74.9350’ W

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ

77°
H 79°
L 69°
SSE
9mph
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 3h 02m 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 - Feb 1875

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:023.94:222.810:230.610:000.47:105:24Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue4:534.25:152.911:150.410:510.27:095:26Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:404.56:043.112:020.17:085:27Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:264.76:503.312:45-0.17:075:28New Moon4Thu
5Fri7:105.07:333.612:26-0.21:25-0.47:065:29New Moon5Fri
6Sat7:525.18:143.91:12-0.42:02-0.67:055:30New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:325.28:554.11:55-0.62:40-0.77:045:31New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:135.19:374.32:40-0.73:19-0.87:035:32Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:564.910:234.53:27-0.64:00-0.77:025:34Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:444.611:134.54:20-0.54:46-0.67:015:35Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:354.25:19-0.35:35-0.57:005:36First Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:084.612:313.86:22-0.16:28-0.36:585:37First Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:074.51:353.47:300.17:27-0.16:575:38First Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:164.52:523.28:460.28:350.06:565:39First Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:314.64:073.29:590.19:450.06:555:40Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:384.75:113.411:02-0.110:48-0.26:545:42Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:374.96:083.611:58-0.311:46-0.36:525:43Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:305.06:593.812:47-0.56:515:44Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:175.17:444.112:38-0.51:30-0.66:505:45Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:005.08:254.21:25-0.52:09-0.66:485:46Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:384.99:024.32:08-0.52:44-0.66:475:47Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:144.79:394.32:48-0.43:18-0.46:465:48Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:504.410:164.23:27-0.23:52-0.26:445:49Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:264.010:544.14:080.04:260.06:435:50Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:043.711:344.04:520.35:010.26:425:51Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:443.45:390.55:380.46:405:52Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:173.912:283.16:290.76:190.66:395:54Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:063.81:202.87:270.97:070.76:375:55Third Quarter28Sun
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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