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 : 8:15 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 41m at 2:24 pm (4.6 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 - Aug 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:444.311:534.85:220.55:260.96:008:11Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:254.46:010.56:161.06:018:10Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:354.61:094.56:420.57:101.06:028:09Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:224.41:594.77:280.58:101.06:038:08Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:174.22:584.98:200.59:180.96:048:07Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:244.14:055.29:200.510:280.76:058:05Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:364.25:095.510:240.311:330.46:068:04Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:414.46:095.911:270.16:078:03Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:414.67:066.212:320.112:26-0.16:088:02Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:404.98:026.41:27-0.21:24-0.46:088:01New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:365.28:566.42:20-0.52:20-0.56:098:00New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:285.49:466.33:09-0.63:13-0.56:107:58New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:195.510:366.13:56-0.64:05-0.46:117:57Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:105.511:275.74:45-0.44:59-0.16:127:56Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:035.45:35-0.25:560.26:137:54Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:195.212:565.26:260.16:550.56:147:53First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:114.81:495.17:160.47:540.86:157:52First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:054.42:444.98:070.68:541.06:167:50First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:034.13:434.89:010.99:581.16:177:49First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:073.94:414.89:581.010:571.16:187:48Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:063.85:334.910:521.011:491.06:187:46Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:573.96:195.111:420.96:197:45Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:444.17:035.212:360.812:280.86:207:43Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:284.27:455.31:180.71:110.76:217:42Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:094.48:255.41:570.51:520.66:227:41Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:484.69:025.42:330.42:310.56:237:39Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:234.79:375.43:060.43:070.56:247:38Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:574.810:115.23:380.43:430.66:257:36Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:324.810:465.04:100.44:210.66:267:35Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:084.911:244.84:440.55:030.76:277:33Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:494.95:220.55:530.86:277:32Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 5:19 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 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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