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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : 6:13 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 49m at 12:33 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Dec 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:565.25:114.611:000.011:09-0.46:594:38Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:455.76:054.611:56-0.411:58-0.67:004:37Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:366.07:004.612:51-0.67:014:37New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:276.37:544.612:48-0.71:44-0.87:024:37New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:196.38:484.51:39-0.72:36-0.87:034:37New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:116.29:434.32:29-0.63:29-0.77:044:37Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:055.910:424.13:22-0.44:26-0.57:054:37Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:025.511:444.04:20-0.15:25-0.37:064:37Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:015.15:240.26:23-0.17:064:37First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:453.91:004.76:290.47:190.07:074:37First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:474.02:004.47:350.68:140.17:084:37First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:504.03:014.18:410.79:070.27:094:37First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:464.23:573.99:430.69:550.27:104:38Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:344.44:463.810:380.510:380.27:104:38Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:164.65:313.811:270.411:180.27:114:38Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:564.76:153.712:120.37:124:39Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:354.96:573.712:550.17:124:39Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:145.07:393.712:350.11:350.17:134:39Full Moon18Sat
19Sun7:515.08:183.61:120.12:120.07:134:40Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:285.08:573.51:480.12:490.17:144:40Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:034.99:353.42:220.23:260.17:144:41Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:394.810:163.42:580.34:040.27:154:41Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:174.611:003.43:370.44:460.27:154:42Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:594.511:463.44:240.55:290.27:164:42Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:454.35:170.56:130.27:164:43Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:363.612:354.26:160.67:000.17:174:44Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:303.81:324.07:190.57:520.07:174:44Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:304.22:393.98:290.48:49-0.17:174:45Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:324.63:463.99:380.19:46-0.37:174:46Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:295.04:483.910:42-0.210:42-0.57:184:46Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri5:245.45:474.011:41-0.511:36-0.77:184:47Waning 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 3:23 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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