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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 53m at 7:54 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:214.64:373.710:250.110:31-0.27:184:48Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:114.85:293.711:200.011:18-0.27:184:49Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:574.96:173.612:10-0.17:184:49Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:415.07:033.612:03-0.212:56-0.27:184:50New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:235.07:453.612:46-0.21:38-0.37:184:51New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:025.08:253.61:25-0.22:16-0.37:184:52New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:394.99:033.62:03-0.12:53-0.27:184:53New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:164.89:413.52:390.03:30-0.17:184:54Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:534.610:213.43:150.14:080.07:184:55Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:314.411:023.43:540.34:470.17:184:56Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:114.111:453.44:370.55:260.27:174:57Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:523.95:250.66:060.27:174:58First Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:293.512:363.76:170.76:470.27:174:59First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:173.61:273.57:140.77:340.27:175:00First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:133.82:293.48:200.68:290.17:165:01First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:144.13:373.49:290.49:27-0.17:165:02Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:124.54:383.510:310.110:24-0.37:155:03Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:064.95:343.711:28-0.311:19-0.67:155:04Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:005.36:313.912:23-0.67:155:05Full Moon19Sat
20Sun6:545.67:264.212:13-0.91:15-0.97:145:06Full Moon20Sun
21Mon7:465.88:184.41:07-1.12:04-1.27:135:08Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:375.99:094.51:59-1.22:52-1.27:135:09Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:275.710:024.52:51-1.13:42-1.27:125:10Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:195.410:574.53:46-1.04:34-1.07:125:11Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:135.011:534.44:44-0.75:27-0.87:115:12Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:094.55:46-0.46:20-0.67:105:13Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:504.41:054.06:48-0.17:14-0.47:105:14Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:504.32:063.67:530.18:10-0.17:095:16Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:534.23:133.49:000.29:080.07:085:17Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:544.34:153.310:040.210:040.07:075:18Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:474.45:093.311:000.110:550.07:065:19Waning Crescent31Thu
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 11:09 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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