38.9300’ N, 74.9350’ W

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ

62°
H 76°
L 68°
S
0mph
Low tide
5:39 am

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 1h 37m at 5:39 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1876

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:383.95:230.15:42-0.27:105:24First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:124.212:303.66:240.26:32-0.27:095:25First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:094.31:333.37:320.37:30-0.17:085:26First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:184.42:513.28:490.28:38-0.17:075:28First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:334.64:083.210:030.09:49-0.27:065:29Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:404.95:143.411:08-0.210:54-0.57:055:30Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:415.26:143.712:05-0.57:045:31Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:385.47:094.112:58-0.87:035:32Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:315.58:004.312:50-0.91:44-1.07:025:33Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:185.58:464.51:42-1.02:28-1.07:015:34Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:025.39:304.62:30-0.93:09-0.97:005:36Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:454.910:144.53:17-0.73:51-0.76:595:37Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:284.510:594.44:05-0.54:32-0.56:575:38Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:114.011:444.24:55-0.15:15-0.26:565:39Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:563.65:470.25:570.16:555:40Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:304.012:423.26:410.56:410.46:545:41Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:213.91:352.97:390.77:300.66:535:42Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:203.82:432.78:470.88:290.76:515:44Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:253.83:532.79:530.79:320.76:505:45Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:244.04:502.810:480.610:280.56:495:46Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:144.25:393.111:350.411:170.36:475:47Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:004.46:243.312:170.16:465:48Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:424.67:053.612:030.112:54-0.16:455:49New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:224.87:423.912:45-0.11:29-0.36:435:50New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:584.88:184.21:25-0.32:01-0.46:425:51New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:344.88:524.42:04-0.42:33-0.56:415:52New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:104.79:294.52:44-0.43:06-0.56:395:53Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:484.410:094.73:26-0.43:43-0.46:385:54Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:314.110:564.74:15-0.24:25-0.36:365:55Waxing Crescent29Tue
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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