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 6h 12m 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 - Feb 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:374.87:593.512:59-0.21:50-0.37:065:20New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:144.88:363.61:38-0.22:26-0.37:055:21New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:504.79:123.62:15-0.22:59-0.37:045:22New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:254.69:473.62:51-0.13:32-0.27:035:23Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:594.410:233.63:270.04:05-0.17:025:24Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:354.111:003.64:050.24:390.07:015:25Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:123.811:393.74:480.45:140.17:005:27Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:513.65:350.55:520.26:595:28First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:223.712:363.36:270.66:350.26:585:29First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:113.81:303.17:280.77:260.36:575:30First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:124.02:423.08:400.68:290.26:565:31First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:214.23:553.19:510.49:360.06:555:32Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:254.64:583.310:530.010:38-0.36:545:34Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:235.05:563.711:48-0.411:37-0.66:525:35Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:185.46:514.112:40-0.76:515:36Full Moon15Wed
16Thu7:125.67:434.412:33-0.91:29-1.06:505:37Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:035.78:334.71:27-1.12:15-1.26:495:38Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:525.79:214.92:18-1.23:00-1.26:475:39Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:415.410:124.93:10-1.23:46-1.16:465:40Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:315.011:044.94:04-0.94:35-0.96:455:41Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:234.511:584.75:03-0.65:26-0.66:435:42Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:184.06:03-0.36:18-0.36:425:44Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:544.51:163.57:050.07:130.06:415:45Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:554.32:223.28:130.38:140.36:395:46Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:024.23:343.19:230.49:180.46:385:47Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:064.24:373.110:250.410:170.46:375:48Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:014.35:293.211:190.211:100.36:355:49Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:494.56:153.412:060.16:345:50Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:334.66:573.612:460.06:325:51New Moon29Wed
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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