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 26m 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 - Jul 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:094.15:485.611:020.25:388:29Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:104.36:446.012:060.212:00-0.15:388:29Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:104.57:396.31:03-0.112:58-0.35:398:29Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:094.78:346.41:58-0.41:54-0.55:398:28Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:054.99:276.42:49-0.72:49-0.55:408:28Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:585.110:186.33:39-0.73:43-0.55:408:28Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:515.111:106.04:29-0.74:37-0.35:418:28Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:465.15:20-0.65:36-0.15:418:27Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:045.612:425.16:13-0.36:370.25:428:27Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:585.11:375.07:04-0.17:380.55:438:27Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:524.72:334.97:550.18:390.75:438:26Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:494.33:314.98:480.49:440.85:448:26Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:504.04:304.99:420.510:460.95:458:25Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:503.85:234.910:350.611:410.85:468:25Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:443.86:105.011:260.75:468:24Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:333.96:545.112:320.712:120.65:478:24Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:203.97:375.21:180.612:570.65:488:23New Moon17Thu
18Fri8:044.18:185.31:590.51:400.55:498:23New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:464.28:565.32:370.42:200.45:498:22New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:254.39:315.33:120.32:580.55:508:21New Moon20Sun
21Mon10:024.310:055.23:450.33:350.55:518:21Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:384.410:395.04:170.34:120.65:528:20Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:154.411:144.84:500.44:510.75:538:19Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:534.511:524.65:240.55:370.85:538:18Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:364.66:030.56:280.95:548:17First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:364.41:224.76:460.57:240.95:558:17First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:254.22:154.97:330.58:260.95:568:16First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:234.13:175.18:290.59:350.85:578:15First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:344.04:255.39:330.410:440.65:588:14Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:494.15:285.710:400.311:470.35:588:13Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:544.36:276.011:440.05:598:12Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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