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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:44 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 18m at 2:31 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Nov 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:135.06:305.112:110.57:275:59Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:575.47:185.212:290.11:010.17:285:58Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:425.88:065.31:13-0.21:50-0.27:295:56Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:286.18:555.21:58-0.42:39-0.47:305:55Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:156.38:445.11:43-0.52:29-0.56:314:54Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:046.39:364.92:29-0.43:20-0.46:324:53Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:566.110:344.73:19-0.24:17-0.26:344:52Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:535.911:364.54:140.05:190.06:354:51Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:545.65:170.36:210.16:364:50Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:414.412:585.36:230.57:240.26:374:50Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:484.42:045.07:300.68:260.26:384:49Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:564.53:114.98:390.69:250.26:394:48Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:574.74:114.89:440.610:170.26:404:47Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:484.95:024.710:410.411:030.16:414:46Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:345.15:494.711:320.311:470.16:424:45Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:175.36:334.612:190.26:444:45New Moon16Thu
17Fri6:575.47:144.512:270.11:030.16:454:44New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:365.47:544.41:050.11:430.16:464:43New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:135.48:324.31:400.22:220.16:474:43New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:495.39:104.12:150.33:000.26:484:42Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:255.29:493.92:480.53:390.46:494:41Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:035.010:323.73:230.64:210.56:504:41Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:444.811:183.64:020.85:070.76:514:40Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:284.64:471.05:530.76:524:40First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:073.512:154.45:391.16:400.76:534:40First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:583.61:064.36:361.17:290.76:544:39First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:543.72:034.37:371.18:210.56:554:39First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:534.03:064.38:440.99:130.36:564:38Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed3:484.44:044.49:470.610:040.06:574:38Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:394.94:584.610:440.210:53-0.36:584:38Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 5:37 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 48% 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 (48% 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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