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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:14 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 55m at 1:04 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

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

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:353.72:414.18:201.18:570.66:594:38First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:293.93:364.09:211.19:410.67:004:37Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:164.14:253.910:140.910:220.57:014:37Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:574.45:093.911:020.711:000.37:024:37Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:364.75:523.911:470.511:370.27:034:37Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:154.96:353.912:300.37:044:37Full Moon6Thu
7Fri6:535.17:173.912:150.11:120.27:054:37Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:325.27:583.812:520.11:510.17:064:37Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:105.38:393.81:300.02:310.07:074:37Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:495.39:223.72:090.03:130.07:074:37Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:315.310:093.72:510.13:590.07:084:37Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:195.211:033.73:380.24:500.07:094:38Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:125.04:340.35:440.07:104:38Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:013.812:094.85:380.36:380.07:104:38Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:013.91:084.66:440.47:33-0.17:114:38Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:044.22:144.47:540.38:30-0.27:124:39Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:084.53:224.29:050.29:27-0.37:124:39Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:074.94:244.210:110.010:21-0.47:134:39Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:015.35:214.111:11-0.311:13-0.57:134:40Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:535.66:164.112:07-0.57:144:40Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:445.77:094.112:03-0.61:00-0.67:154:41New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:335.78:004.012:53-0.61:49-0.67:154:41New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:205.78:473.91:40-0.52:36-0.67:154:42New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:045.59:333.82:25-0.33:21-0.47:164:42Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:485.210:203.73:09-0.14:08-0.27:164:43Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:334.811:093.53:560.24:55-0.17:174:44Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:194.511:583.54:460.45:420.17:174:44Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:064.25:390.66:270.37:174:45First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:473.412:533.96:330.87:100.47:174:46First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:373.51:433.67:300.97:550.47:184:46First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:313.62:403.48:310.98:400.47:184:47First Quarter31Mon
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 4:09 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 32% 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 (32% 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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