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 : 6:47 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 56m at 12:55 pm (4.9 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 - Jan 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:253.83:383.39:340.89:270.47:184:48Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:144.14:303.210:280.610:130.37:184:49Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:584.35:183.311:180.410:570.17:184:50Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:414.66:063.312:050.27:184:51Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:254.96:533.412:50-0.17:184:51Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:095.17:383.612:25-0.21:32-0.37:184:52Full Moon6Sun
7Mon7:525.38:223.71:10-0.42:14-0.47:184:53Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:355.49:063.81:54-0.52:55-0.57:184:54Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:185.39:533.92:40-0.53:39-0.67:184:55Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:055.210:444.03:29-0.44:26-0.67:184:56Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:564.911:394.14:24-0.35:16-0.57:174:57Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:494.65:25-0.26:07-0.57:174:58Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:354.212:464.26:29-0.16:59-0.47:174:59Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:344.31:483.87:360.17:56-0.37:175:00Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:394.52:583.68:480.18:56-0.27:165:01Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:444.74:073.59:570.09:56-0.37:165:02Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:444.95:083.411:00-0.210:53-0.37:155:03Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:395.06:053.511:57-0.311:47-0.47:155:05Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:315.26:583.612:50-0.57:155:06New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:205.27:473.712:39-0.41:36-0.67:145:07New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:055.28:303.71:26-0.42:19-0.67:135:08New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:465.19:113.72:09-0.42:58-0.57:135:09New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:254.99:513.72:50-0.33:37-0.47:125:10Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:044.610:323.73:32-0.14:16-0.27:125:11Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:444.311:143.64:150.14:55-0.17:115:12Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:243.911:563.65:010.45:330.17:105:14Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:063.65:500.56:110.27:095:15First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:393.612:503.36:410.76:500.37:095:16First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:273.61:413.17:380.87:340.47:085:17First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:223.72:442.98:440.88:280.47:075:18First Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:233.83:502.99:490.79:250.37:065:19Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 3:51 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 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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