38.9300’ N, 74.9350’ W

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ

76°
H 78°
L 69°
S
7mph
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 5h 18m 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 - May 1875

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:504.64:274.510:000.310:230.45:056:55Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:464.85:165.010:480.011:200.05:046:56Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:394.96:055.511:35-0.35:036:57Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:315.06:546.012:15-0.412:22-0.55:026:58New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:244.97:446.21:09-0.61:10-0.65:016:59New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:164.88:346.32:01-0.71:57-0.64:597:00New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:084.69:256.22:53-0.62:46-0.44:587:01Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:024.410:195.93:48-0.53:37-0.14:577:02Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:024.211:185.64:47-0.24:360.24:567:03Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:054.05:490.15:400.54:557:04First Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:195.21:083.96:500.26:450.74:547:05First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:214.82:144.07:500.47:520.94:537:06First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:264.63:174.18:480.59:000.94:527:07First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:294.44:114.39:410.510:000.84:517:07Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:224.34:564.610:260.510:520.74:507:08Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:084.25:374.811:060.411:400.64:507:09Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:514.26:155.011:440.44:497:10Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:324.16:535.212:240.412:200.44:487:11Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:134.17:305.31:050.312:550.44:477:12Full Moon19Wed
20Thu7:524.08:065.31:440.31:290.54:467:13Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:293.98:425.32:210.32:020.54:467:14Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:063.89:175.22:580.42:340.64:457:14Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:443.69:555.03:370.53:090.84:447:15Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:263.510:364.94:190.63:480.94:437:16Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:123.511:224.85:050.74:361.04:437:17Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:023.65:520.75:331.04:427:18Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:114.712:553.76:400.66:351.04:427:19Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:054.61:534.07:290.57:420.94:417:19Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:064.52:554.48:220.48:530.74:417:20Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:124.53:534.99:170.29:590.44:407:21Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon4:134.54:475.410:100.011:000.14:407:22Waning Crescent31Mon
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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