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 2h 18m 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 - Sep 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:563.72:244.67:371.28:581.56:297:30Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:583.63:274.78:331.310:031.46:307:28Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:083.64:314.99:381.211:001.26:307:26Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:093.95:275.110:421.011:490.86:317:25Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:004.36:175.411:390.76:327:23Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:484.77:055.712:340.512:330.36:337:22Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:355.27:535.81:180.21:250.06:347:20New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:225.68:405.92:00-0.12:15-0.26:357:19New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:085.99:275.82:43-0.33:05-0.36:367:17New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:546.110:145.63:25-0.33:55-0.36:377:15Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:436.211:055.24:10-0.34:49-0.16:387:14Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:376.14:590.05:480.26:387:12Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:014.812:355.95:530.26:520.46:397:11First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:024.51:365.66:530.57:570.66:407:09First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:074.22:425.47:570.79:050.86:417:07First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:204.13:535.39:050.910:130.86:427:06First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:334.24:585.310:150.911:110.76:437:04Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:334.45:535.311:170.86:447:03Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:234.66:405.312:020.612:100.76:457:01Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:074.97:245.312:460.512:590.66:466:59Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:485.18:045.31:260.41:430.56:466:58Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:265.28:425.22:030.42:240.46:476:56Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:015.39:185.02:370.43:020.56:486:55Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:355.39:534.83:080.43:380.66:496:53Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:085.310:294.63:390.64:150.76:506:51Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:435.211:064.34:100.74:540.96:516:50Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:205.111:474.04:430.95:381.26:526:48Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:024.95:211.16:281.36:536:47Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:333.812:494.86:061.27:211.46:546:45Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:253.71:414.86:591.38:181.46:556:43Third Quarter30Sun
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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