38.9300’ N, 74.9350’ W

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ

74°
H 75°
L 68°
SSW
2mph
High tide
12:17 pm

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 : 6:34 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 19m at 12:17 pm (5.1 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 1875

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:364.67:546.11:24-0.21:13-0.15:047:15New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:254.78:405.92:10-0.22:03-0.15:047:14New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:114.89:245.72:54-0.22:510.15:057:13Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:564.810:075.33:36-0.13:380.35:067:12Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:414.810:504.94:180.24:280.65:077:11Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:274.711:344.55:000.45:190.85:087:10Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:114.65:420.66:111.05:097:09First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:184.212:574.66:220.87:051.25:107:07First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:043.81:474.57:041.08:041.45:117:06First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:593.62:454.57:521.29:081.45:127:05First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:053.43:444.78:471.210:081.35:137:04Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:073.44:364.89:441.211:001.15:147:03Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:013.65:245.110:361.011:470.95:147:01Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:493.86:095.311:240.95:157:00Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:354.06:525.512:290.712:100.75:166:59Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:184.27:335.61:080.412:550.55:176:57Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:584.58:125.71:440.21:380.35:186:56Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:364.88:515.62:200.12:200.25:196:55Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:155.09:325.52:550.03:040.25:206:53Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:585.210:165.23:330.03:530.35:216:52Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:445.311:054.84:160.14:490.55:226:51Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:365.411:594.55:030.25:500.65:236:49Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:325.45:540.46:550.85:246:48Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:594.21:365.46:510.58:070.85:246:46Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:104.02:485.47:550.69:210.85:256:45Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:283.94:005.59:060.610:270.65:266:44Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:374.15:025.710:130.511:250.45:276:42Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:364.45:575.811:140.45:286:41Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:294.66:495.812:170.212:100.25:296:39New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:194.97:355.81:030.11:010.15:306:38New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:035.18:175.71:450.01:480.15:316:36New Moon31Tue
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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