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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : 6:47 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 30m at 12:55 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Aug 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:395.11:195.26:480.07:170.56:018:11First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:334.72:135.07:390.38:170.76:028:10First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:284.33:114.98:320.59:190.96:028:09First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:284.04:104.99:270.710:221.06:038:08First Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:313.95:054.910:220.811:180.96:048:06Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:263.95:545.011:140.86:058:05Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:164.06:395.112:080.812:020.86:068:04Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:024.17:225.212:540.712:470.76:078:03Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:454.28:035.31:360.51:300.66:088:02Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:274.48:425.42:140.42:100.56:098:01Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:054.59:195.42:500.32:470.56:107:59Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:414.69:535.33:230.33:230.56:117:58Full Moon12Wed
13Thu10:154.610:275.13:550.33:590.66:117:57Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:504.711:034.94:270.44:380.76:127:56Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:284.711:424.75:030.45:220.86:137:54Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:104.85:430.56:130.96:147:53Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:274.512:584.96:280.57:090.96:157:52Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:184.41:525.07:180.68:110.96:167:50Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:174.22:555.18:150.69:200.96:177:49Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:284.24:055.39:200.510:300.66:187:47Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:414.35:125.610:280.311:330.36:197:46Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:464.66:115.911:320.16:207:45Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:445.07:086.212:300.012:32-0.26:207:43Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:415.38:036.31:24-0.31:29-0.46:217:42New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:345.68:556.32:14-0.52:24-0.56:227:40New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:255.89:436.13:02-0.63:15-0.56:237:39New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:135.810:315.83:48-0.54:05-0.36:247:37Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:025.711:205.44:34-0.34:570.06:257:36Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:525.55:220.05:520.36:267:34Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:115.012:445.36:120.36:490.66:277:33First Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:024.61:365.17:030.67:460.96:287:31First Quarter31Mon
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 3:51 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 32% 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 (32% 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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