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 4h 58m 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 - Jan 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:285.16:513.612:44-0.27:184:47New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:135.17:363.612:33-0.21:29-0.37:184:48New Moon2Mon
3Tue7:545.18:183.61:15-0.22:11-0.37:184:49New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:345.08:583.51:55-0.12:50-0.27:184:50New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:124.99:383.52:330.03:28-0.17:184:51Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:504.710:193.43:110.14:080.07:184:52Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:304.411:023.33:510.34:480.17:184:53Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:104.211:463.34:350.55:280.27:184:53Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:523.95:240.76:070.37:184:54First Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:303.412:353.76:150.86:470.37:184:55First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:163.51:233.47:100.87:300.37:184:56First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:093.62:213.38:140.88:190.37:174:57First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:073.93:263.29:210.69:140.27:174:58Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:024.24:253.310:210.410:080.07:174:59Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:544.65:203.411:170.011:01-0.37:175:01Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:455.06:143.612:10-0.37:165:02Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:365.47:083.81:01-0.67:165:03Full Moon17Tue
18Wed7:285.68:004.012:46-0.81:49-0.97:155:04Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:185.88:504.21:38-1.02:36-1.07:155:05Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:075.79:414.32:29-1.03:24-1.17:145:06Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:585.510:354.43:22-0.94:14-1.07:145:07Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:515.111:314.44:19-0.75:06-0.87:135:08Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:464.75:20-0.55:59-0.77:135:09Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:274.412:424.26:23-0.26:51-0.57:125:10Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:264.41:413.87:280.07:47-0.37:115:12Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:294.42:483.48:370.18:45-0.17:115:13Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:334.43:553.39:450.29:440.07:105:14Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:314.54:543.210:450.110:380.07:095:15Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:234.65:473.211:400.011:280.07:085:16Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:114.76:353.312:29-0.17:085:17Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue6:554.87:193.412:15-0.11:12-0.27:075:19New Moon31Tue
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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