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 : 7:54 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 33m at 1:38 am (4.9 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 - May 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:244.46:504.512:050.712:240.46:017:51Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:074.57:294.812:500.51:010.36:007:52Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:494.58:075.11:320.31:380.15:597:53New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:294.58:435.32:130.12:130.15:587:54New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:084.59:205.42:520.02:490.05:577:55New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:484.49:585.53:32-0.13:260.05:557:56New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:294.310:405.54:150.04:060.15:547:57Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:164.111:285.45:030.14:520.25:537:58Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:114.05:570.15:470.45:527:59Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:225.31:114.06:560.26:490.55:518:00First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:225.22:144.07:560.27:550.65:508:01First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:275.03:234.28:580.29:060.55:498:02First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:374.94:304.510:000.110:180.45:488:03First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:464.95:294.910:580.011:230.15:478:04Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:464.96:225.311:50-0.25:478:05Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:414.97:125.612:21-0.112:40-0.35:468:06Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:334.98:005.81:16-0.31:27-0.35:458:06Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:234.88:465.92:08-0.42:12-0.35:448:07Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:104.79:295.92:55-0.42:55-0.25:438:08Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:554.510:115.73:41-0.33:370.05:428:09Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:404.310:545.54:26-0.14:180.35:428:10Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:264.011:395.25:130.15:020.65:418:11Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:153.96:020.45:510.95:408:12Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:264.91:063.76:520.66:431.15:408:12Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:144.61:573.77:410.77:371.25:398:13Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:044.42:523.78:290.88:341.35:388:14Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:584.23:493.89:190.89:351.35:388:15Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:564.14:424.110:080.810:351.25:378:16Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:514.15:274.410:530.711:270.95:378:16Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:404.26:094.711:340.55:368:17Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri6:264.26:505.012:150.712:150.45:368:18Waning Crescent31Fri
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 4:46 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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