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 6h 14m 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 - Dec 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:484.53:024.78:350.49:14-0.16:594:38Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:504.74:054.59:420.310:08-0.27:004:37Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:445.04:594.510:420.110:57-0.27:014:37Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:325.25:494.411:360.011:43-0.37:024:37Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:185.46:374.312:26-0.27:034:37New Moon5Wed
6Thu7:025.57:234.312:27-0.21:12-0.27:044:37New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:445.58:054.11:09-0.21:55-0.27:054:37New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:235.48:454.01:48-0.12:36-0.27:054:37New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:015.39:263.92:250.13:160.07:064:37Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:405.010:083.73:020.33:570.17:074:37Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:204.810:533.53:410.54:420.37:084:37Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:034.611:413.54:240.75:270.47:094:37Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:484.35:130.96:120.57:094:38First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:293.412:344.16:061.06:550.57:104:38First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:193.51:243.97:001.07:410.57:114:38First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:133.62:203.88:011.08:300.47:114:38First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:093.93:203.89:050.89:200.37:124:39Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:004.24:153.910:040.610:080.07:134:39Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:474.65:064.010:570.210:55-0.27:134:40Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:335.15:564.111:49-0.111:43-0.57:144:40Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:215.46:484.212:40-0.47:144:40Full Moon21Fri
22Sat7:105.77:404.312:32-0.71:29-0.77:154:41Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:595.98:314.31:21-0.82:18-0.87:154:42Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:485.99:234.42:11-0.83:08-0.97:164:42Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:405.810:184.33:02-0.74:00-0.87:164:43Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:345.511:174.33:57-0.64:56-0.77:164:43Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:325.24:59-0.35:53-0.67:174:44Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:184.312:314.86:04-0.16:50-0.47:174:45Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:194.31:324.47:090.07:47-0.37:174:45Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:224.42:374.18:170.28:44-0.27:184:46Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:254.53:413.99:240.29:40-0.27:184:47Waning Crescent31Mon
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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