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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 5h 37m at 6:27 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:194.14:473.010:460.410:200.27:055:21Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:104.45:383.211:370.211:13-0.17:045:22Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:584.86:293.412:24-0.27:035:23Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:465.17:173.712:03-0.41:09-0.57:025:24Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:335.38:034.012:53-0.61:51-0.77:015:25Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:185.48:484.31:41-0.82:32-0.97:005:26Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:035.49:344.52:29-0.93:14-1.06:595:27Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:505.210:234.63:19-0.93:59-0.96:585:29Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:394.811:154.64:13-0.74:47-0.86:575:30Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:324.45:13-0.55:38-0.66:565:31Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:104.612:284.06:15-0.26:31-0.46:555:32Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:094.61:303.57:210.07:29-0.16:545:33Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:154.52:423.38:330.18:340.06:535:34Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:264.53:573.29:450.19:400.06:515:35Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:304.65:003.210:490.010:410.06:505:37Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:274.75:563.411:45-0.111:37-0.16:495:38Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:194.86:463.612:34-0.36:485:39Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:054.97:303.812:27-0.21:17-0.46:465:40New Moon18Mon
19Tue7:474.98:093.91:12-0.31:55-0.46:455:41New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:244.98:454.01:53-0.32:29-0.46:445:42New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:004.79:204.12:31-0.33:02-0.46:425:43New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:344.59:544.13:08-0.23:34-0.26:415:44Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:094.210:304.03:450.04:060.06:405:45Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:463.911:073.94:260.24:390.16:385:47Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:243.611:463.95:090.45:150.36:375:48Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:053.35:570.65:540.46:365:49First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:303.812:523.06:500.86:380.56:345:50First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:223.81:532.87:540.97:330.66:335:51First Quarter28Thu
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 9:41 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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