38.9300’ N, 74.9350’ W

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ

84°
H 86°
L 71°
WNW
11mph
High tide
2:12 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : 8:48 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 36m at 2:12 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Sep 1903

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:343.94:024.99:221.110:171.05:276:32Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:294.04:515.010:151.011:040.95:286:30Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:164.25:355.111:030.911:470.85:296:29Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:594.46:175.211:470.85:306:27Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:414.66:585.312:260.612:290.65:316:26Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:204.87:365.31:020.51:090.55:326:24Full Moon6Sun
7Mon7:564.98:125.31:360.41:460.55:326:22Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:305.18:465.22:080.32:220.55:336:21Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:045.19:215.02:400.32:590.55:346:19Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:405.29:594.83:130.43:400.65:356:18Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:205.210:424.63:510.54:280.85:366:16Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:075.211:334.44:350.65:230.85:376:15Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:005.25:270.66:230.95:386:13Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:314.31:005.26:240.77:290.95:396:11Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:384.22:095.37:280.78:380.85:406:10Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:534.43:225.58:390.69:440.55:416:08Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:024.74:265.79:480.410:430.25:416:07Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:025.05:245.910:510.111:36-0.15:426:05Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:575.46:186.011:48-0.25:436:03New Moon19Sat
20Sun6:495.87:106.112:26-0.312:43-0.35:446:02New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:396.07:596.01:14-0.41:35-0.45:456:00New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:266.18:465.71:59-0.42:24-0.35:465:59New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:126.09:325.42:43-0.33:12-0.15:475:57Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:585.810:195.03:270.04:020.25:485:55Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:465.611:094.64:130.44:550.55:495:54Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:365.35:020.75:510.85:505:52First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:024.312:285.05:541.06:471.05:515:51First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:564.11:224.86:481.27:451.25:515:49First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:563.92:224.77:451.48:441.25:525:47First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:593.93:224.78:461.49:381.25:535:46Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 Third Quarter (46% illuminated). This places Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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