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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 5h 41m at 8:46 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:344.310:455.94:19-0.24:060.05:388:29Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:274.411:375.75:09-0.25:010.15:388:29Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:234.56:01-0.16:020.35:398:28Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:335.41:204.76:54-0.17:060.45:398:28First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:295.12:174.87:470.08:110.55:408:28First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:284.83:185.08:400.19:180.55:408:28First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:324.44:205.29:360.210:270.55:418:27Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:384.25:185.410:330.211:290.45:428:27Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:394.16:115.511:270.25:428:27Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:354.17:025.612:270.312:190.25:438:26Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:284.17:515.71:210.21:090.25:448:26Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:194.18:375.72:100.11:570.35:448:26Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:054.19:205.62:550.12:420.35:458:25Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:474.110:005.53:360.13:230.45:468:25Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:284.110:395.34:160.24:030.65:468:24Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:104.111:195.14:550.34:450.75:478:23Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:534.15:350.55:300.95:488:23Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:004.812:364.16:150.66:181.15:498:22Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:414.51:184.16:530.77:071.25:498:22Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:234.22:024.27:310.87:591.35:508:21Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:084.02:494.38:100.98:561.35:518:20Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:003.83:434.48:550.910:001.35:528:19Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:023.74:394.79:470.811:011.15:538:19Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:033.75:315.010:420.711:560.85:548:18Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:583.86:215.411:350.55:548:17Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:524.07:125.712:490.512:280.35:558:16Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:454.28:036.01:390.21:210.15:568:15New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:374.58:536.22:27-0.12:13-0.15:578:14New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:274.79:426.23:13-0.33:04-0.25:588:13New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:164.910:316.13:58-0.43:56-0.25:598:13Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:075.111:225.84:45-0.44:51-0.16:008:12Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 12:08 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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