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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : 7:14 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 47m at 1:29 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Apr 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:534.42:383.38:300.78:180.76:437:23First Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:004.43:543.49:400.69:320.66:417:24First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:154.65:033.810:450.310:440.36:397:25Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:224.96:014.311:420.011:47-0.16:387:26Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:195.26:534.812:33-0.46:367:27Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:145.47:455.312:46-0.51:22-0.76:357:28Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:075.58:355.71:41-0.82:09-0.96:337:29Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:585.59:235.92:34-1.02:55-0.96:327:30Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:475.310:106.03:25-1.13:40-0.86:307:31Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:365.011:005.84:16-0.94:26-0.66:297:32Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:284.611:525.65:10-0.65:16-0.26:277:33Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:244.26:08-0.36:100.16:267:34Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:485.21:233.97:090.17:090.56:247:35Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:464.92:263.68:100.48:100.76:237:36Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:484.63:353.59:140.59:170.96:227:37Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:554.44:413.610:170.610:230.96:207:38Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:574.45:353.811:110.611:210.86:197:39Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:484.46:194.111:560.56:177:40Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:334.57:004.312:100.612:370.46:167:41Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:154.57:384.612:560.51:140.36:147:42Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:554.58:144.81:370.31:490.26:137:43New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:334.58:484.92:160.22:210.16:127:44New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:094.49:215.02:530.12:520.26:107:44New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:444.39:535.13:280.13:220.26:097:45New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:194.110:265.04:030.23:530.36:087:46Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:553.911:025.04:410.34:270.56:067:47Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:363.711:444.95:250.55:080.66:057:48Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:243.66:150.65:570.76:047:49Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:334.81:203.67:100.66:560.86:037:50First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:304.82:223.68:080.68:010.86:027:51First Quarter30Thu
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 4:21 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (37% illuminated). This places Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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