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 3h 56m at 7:14 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:38 am (4.9 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 - Oct 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:536.09:165.52:24-0.32:57-0.26:556:43Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:366.010:005.23:06-0.13:430.06:566:41Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:195.910:434.93:470.14:290.26:576:39Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:015.611:304.64:280.45:170.56:586:38Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:475.35:120.76:100.86:596:36Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:194.312:355.15:591.07:041.17:006:35Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:114.01:264.86:511.27:591.27:016:33Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:063.92:204.67:451.48:551.37:026:32Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:073.83:204.68:431.49:521.37:036:30Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:084.04:204.69:451.410:421.17:046:29Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:024.25:124.710:431.311:251.07:056:27Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:474.55:574.811:331.07:066:26Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:284.86:394.912:040.812:190.87:076:24Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:085.17:205.012:420.61:030.67:086:23New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:475.48:015.01:180.41:460.37:096:21New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:265.78:425.01:550.22:290.27:106:20New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:065.99:244.92:330.13:110.17:116:18New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:465.910:074.83:120.13:560.17:126:17Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:315.910:554.63:530.24:450.27:136:16Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:215.811:514.44:410.35:410.37:146:14Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:185.75:370.56:420.47:156:13First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:544.31:205.56:410.67:440.57:166:12First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:004.32:265.37:490.78:460.57:176:10First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:104.53:355.29:000.79:490.47:186:09First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:194.74:415.210:110.610:470.27:196:08Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:195.15:395.211:150.411:390.17:206:06Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:115.46:325.212:120.27:216:05Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:005.77:215.212:27-0.11:050.07:226:04Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:465.98:095.11:13-0.11:55-0.17:236:03Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:305.98:544.91:57-0.12:41-0.17:246:01Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:115.99:364.72:380.03:240.07:256:00Full Moon31Fri
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 10:26 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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