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 : 8:46 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 11m at 2:45 am (3.9 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 - Aug 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:015.25:35-0.35:500.16:008:11Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:165.412:575.26:27-0.16:530.36:018:10First Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:115.01:535.37:190.07:560.56:028:08First Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:094.62:535.28:120.29:030.66:038:07First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:134.23:575.29:100.410:120.76:048:06First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:224.04:595.310:100.611:160.76:058:05Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:263.95:555.411:090.66:068:04Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:224.06:465.412:130.612:030.66:078:03Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:144.07:345.51:050.512:530.56:088:02Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:014.28:185.51:520.41:410.56:098:00Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:444.38:585.52:330.32:240.56:097:59Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:234.49:355.43:100.33:030.56:107:58Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:594.510:115.33:440.33:410.66:117:57Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:364.510:475.14:180.44:180.76:127:55Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:124.511:234.84:510.54:570.96:137:54Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:504.55:250.75:401.16:147:53Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:014.512:294.56:000.86:271.26:157:51Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:414.21:104.56:370.97:171.36:167:50Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:244.01:554.67:181.08:131.46:177:49Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:143.82:494.68:041.09:191.46:187:47Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:183.73:544.89:011.010:271.26:197:46Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:303.74:585.110:060.911:280.96:197:45Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:333.95:555.511:090.76:207:43Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:294.26:495.912:220.612:080.46:217:42Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:234.67:426.11:130.21:040.06:227:40New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:155.08:346.32:01-0.11:59-0.26:237:39New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:055.49:236.32:47-0.42:52-0.46:247:37New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:545.610:126.13:32-0.53:43-0.46:257:36Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:435.811:025.74:17-0.44:37-0.36:267:34Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:355.811:555.35:05-0.25:350.06:277:33Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:305.75:560.06:360.36:287:31Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 5:45 am — 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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