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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : 9:45 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 21m at 3:30 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Nov 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:415.04:575.410:300.311:04-0.16:265:00Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:325.45:505.411:270.011:52-0.26:274:58Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:215.86:405.312:21-0.26:284:57New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:086.07:285.212:37-0.31:12-0.36:294:56New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:536.18:145.01:21-0.31:59-0.36:314:55New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:366.08:584.72:02-0.12:45-0.16:324:54New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:185.89:434.42:430.13:310.16:334:53Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:015.510:304.13:240.44:200.46:344:52Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:485.211:223.84:080.75:130.66:354:51Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:374.94:581.06:070.86:364:50First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:173.612:294.75:521.27:010.96:374:49First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:133.51:234.56:501.47:541.06:384:48First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:143.62:224.37:511.48:470.96:394:48First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:133.83:204.38:541.39:350.86:414:47First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:034.04:114.49:511.110:160.66:424:46Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:464.34:564.410:400.910:540.56:434:45Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:254.75:384.511:250.711:320.36:444:45Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:035.06:214.512:100.46:454:44Full Moon18Fri
19Sat6:425.37:034.512:090.112:530.26:464:43Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:215.57:464.412:470.01:350.06:474:43Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:015.78:294.31:26-0.12:19-0.16:484:42Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:435.89:144.22:07-0.13:04-0.16:494:41Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:295.710:054.12:500.03:550.06:504:41Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:205.611:044.03:400.14:520.16:514:40Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:185.44:380.35:520.16:524:40Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:084.012:205.25:440.46:520.16:544:39Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:134.01:255.06:530.57:530.16:554:39Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:214.22:334.88:040.58:520.06:564:39Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:264.63:404.79:150.49:48-0.16:574:38Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:234.94:384.610:180.210:38-0.26:584:38Waning Crescent30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8535962)

Common Questions About Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ today?

Slack tide in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ is approximately 6:37 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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