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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:46 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 39m at 2:45 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Oct 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:324.21:595.37:180.98:250.96:566:42First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:374.03:045.18:211.19:311.06:566:40First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:493.94:115.09:271.310:341.06:576:39First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:544.05:105.010:321.211:270.96:586:37Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:464.25:595.011:281.16:596:36Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:304.46:425.112:110.812:161.07:006:34Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:094.67:225.112:500.71:000.87:016:33Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:464.98:015.11:260.61:410.77:026:31Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:225.18:375.01:590.52:190.67:036:30Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:555.29:124.92:300.52:550.67:046:28Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:275.39:464.73:000.53:300.67:056:27Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:595.310:204.53:290.64:060.77:066:25Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:315.210:554.23:590.74:440.97:076:24Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:075.211:364.04:320.85:291.07:086:22Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:515.15:111.06:221.17:096:21Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:263.812:425.06:021.17:221.17:106:19Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:253.71:425.07:011.28:251.17:116:18Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:343.82:505.08:091.19:310.97:126:17Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:484.04:045.29:231.010:320.67:136:15Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:544.45:095.410:350.711:260.37:146:14Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:495.06:055.611:380.37:156:12Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:405.56:595.712:16-0.112:36-0.17:166:11Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:316.07:515.71:04-0.31:31-0.47:176:10New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:206.38:425.61:50-0.52:24-0.57:186:08New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:086.59:325.32:36-0.53:15-0.57:196:07New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:556.410:215.03:21-0.44:06-0.47:206:06Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:446.211:134.64:07-0.14:59-0.17:226:05Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:365.911:104.33:560.34:570.36:235:03Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:325.54:500.65:580.56:245:02First Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:104.012:295.15:501.06:580.76:255:01First Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:133.81:294.86:521.27:590.96:265:00First Quarter31Wed
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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