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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 4h 42m at 7:04 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:145.28:403.91:360.22:310.27:004:38Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:485.29:193.72:100.23:090.27:004:37Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:255.110:003.62:460.33:500.37:014:37Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:065.010:473.53:260.44:370.47:024:37Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:524.911:413.64:140.55:280.47:034:37Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:454.85:120.66:200.37:044:37Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:383.712:424.66:150.67:130.27:054:37Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:383.91:444.57:220.68:100.17:064:37Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:434.32:534.48:340.49:07-0.17:074:37Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:444.73:584.49:420.110:02-0.37:074:37Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:405.24:574.510:45-0.210:55-0.57:084:37Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:325.65:544.511:43-0.511:46-0.77:094:38Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:255.96:494.512:39-0.77:104:38New Moon13Sun
14Mon7:176.17:434.412:38-0.81:32-0.87:104:38New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:076.18:354.31:28-0.72:22-0.87:114:38New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:565.99:254.22:16-0.63:12-0.77:124:39Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:445.610:174.03:05-0.44:03-0.57:124:39Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:345.211:123.83:56-0.14:56-0.37:134:39Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:264.94:510.25:480.07:144:40Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:063.712:174.55:490.56:380.17:144:40First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:003.61:084.16:470.77:270.37:154:41First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:543.62:023.87:460.88:160.47:154:41First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:513.72:593.68:480.99:040.47:154:42First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:433.93:543.59:470.89:490.37:164:42Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:294.14:433.510:390.610:320.37:164:43Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:124.45:293.511:270.411:130.27:174:44Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:534.66:143.512:120.27:174:44Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:344.86:583.612:540.17:174:45Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:144.97:413.612:33-0.11:34-0.17:174:46Full Moon29Tue
30Wed7:535.18:213.61:12-0.12:12-0.27:184:47Full Moon30Wed
31Thu8:315.19:003.61:51-0.22:50-0.27:184:47Full Moon31Thu
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 10:16 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 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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