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 5h 57m 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 - Jan 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:085.19:423.62:29-0.23:30-0.27:184:48Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:505.010:283.63:12-0.14:14-0.27:184:49Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:354.911:193.74:010.05:01-0.27:184:50Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:264.64:570.05:50-0.27:184:51Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:133.912:204.45:590.16:41-0.27:184:52Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:104.11:184.17:040.27:35-0.27:184:52Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:124.32:263.98:150.18:34-0.37:184:53Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:184.63:373.79:270.09:34-0.47:184:54Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:204.94:413.710:32-0.210:32-0.57:184:55Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:165.25:413.811:33-0.411:28-0.67:184:56Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:115.46:383.812:29-0.67:174:57New Moon11Mon
12Tue7:055.67:323.912:22-0.71:21-0.87:174:58New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:545.68:223.91:14-0.72:09-0.87:174:59New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:415.59:083.92:02-0.72:54-0.87:165:00New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:255.29:543.92:48-0.53:38-0.67:165:02Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:094.910:413.83:35-0.34:23-0.47:165:03Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:544.511:273.74:230.05:08-0.27:155:04Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:384.25:140.35:520.07:155:05Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:143.612:233.86:070.56:340.17:145:06First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:003.61:103.57:000.67:160.37:145:07First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:513.62:043.27:590.88:020.47:135:08First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:473.73:053.09:030.88:530.47:135:09First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:433.84:043.010:030.69:450.37:125:10Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:334.14:563.010:560.510:330.27:115:12Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:204.35:453.211:440.211:190.07:115:13Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:054.66:323.312:290.07:105:14Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:484.87:173.512:05-0.21:11-0.27:095:15Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:315.07:593.712:50-0.41:50-0.47:085:16Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:125.28:403.91:33-0.52:28-0.67:085:17Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:525.29:224.02:16-0.63:06-0.77:075:18Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun9:345.110:074.13:01-0.63:47-0.77:065:20Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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