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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 3h 52m at 7:59 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 2:36 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

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

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:393.92:524.48:241.49:071.06:274:59First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:354.13:474.59:231.39:530.86:284:58Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:234.44:354.510:161.010:350.66:294:57Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:054.75:194.711:030.811:150.46:304:55Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:455.16:034.811:480.511:540.26:314:54Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:255.46:464.812:330.26:324:53Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:065.77:304.812:350.01:170.06:334:52Full Moon7Sat
8Sun7:485.98:154.81:16-0.12:01-0.16:344:51Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:316.09:014.71:58-0.22:46-0.26:364:50Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:175.99:514.62:42-0.13:36-0.16:374:50Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:075.810:474.53:310.04:310.06:384:49Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:035.611:494.44:270.25:310.16:394:48Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:045.45:310.46:310.16:404:47Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:534.41:075.26:370.57:320.26:414:46Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:594.52:155.07:460.58:330.16:424:45Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:064.73:234.88:560.49:320.06:434:45Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:065.04:234.810:000.310:25-0.16:444:44Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:595.35:164.810:580.111:14-0.26:464:43Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:485.56:064.711:51-0.16:474:43Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:345.76:544.712:01-0.212:41-0.26:484:42New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:185.77:394.612:45-0.21:27-0.26:494:41New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:005.78:214.41:26-0.12:09-0.26:504:41New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:395.69:024.32:060.02:510.06:514:40New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:185.49:434.12:440.23:320.16:524:40Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:585.110:283.93:220.44:160.36:534:39Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:414.911:153.74:040.75:020.56:544:39Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:264.64:510.95:490.66:554:39Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:043.612:134.45:421.16:340.76:564:38First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:543.61:014.26:361.27:200.76:574:38First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:473.71:554.07:331.28:090.76:584:38First Quarter30Mon
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 11:17 am — 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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