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 2h 43m 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 - Sep 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:094.612:375.06:070.66:500.96:287:30Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:004.41:305.16:570.67:511.06:297:29Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:584.22:315.27:530.79:000.96:307:27Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:084.23:425.38:580.710:120.76:317:25Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:234.34:525.610:080.511:160.56:327:24Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:304.55:545.911:140.36:337:22Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:294.96:516.112:140.112:150.06:347:21Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:255.37:466.21:08-0.11:13-0.26:357:19New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:185.68:386.31:58-0.42:07-0.46:357:18New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:075.89:276.12:45-0.52:59-0.46:367:16New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:555.910:135.83:30-0.43:48-0.36:377:14Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:425.811:005.44:14-0.24:380.06:387:13Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:295.611:495.05:000.15:310.36:397:11Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:195.45:470.46:270.66:407:10Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:404.61:105.26:370.77:230.96:417:08First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:334.22:024.97:281.08:211.16:427:06First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:294.02:594.88:211.29:221.26:437:05First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:333.84:014.89:191.310:231.26:437:03First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:363.94:584.810:191.311:151.16:447:02Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:294.05:475.011:131.26:457:00Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:154.26:315.112:011.012:001.06:466:58Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:574.57:135.212:420.812:450.86:476:57Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:374.77:535.31:200.61:260.76:486:55Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:155.08:315.31:560.42:060.56:496:53Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:515.19:085.32:290.32:440.46:506:52Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:265.39:445.23:020.33:220.46:516:50Full Moon26Wed
27Thu10:015.410:215.03:350.34:020.46:526:49Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:385.411:024.84:110.44:460.56:536:47Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:225.511:514.64:510.55:380.76:536:46Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:135.45:390.66:370.86:546:44Third Quarter30Sun
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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