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 2h 33m at 8:42 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:45 am (3.9 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 - Mar 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:445.05:184.111:03-0.411:06-0.66:305:53Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:425.36:144.511:58-0.76:285:54Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:385.57:084.912:04-1.012:49-1.06:275:55Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:315.77:595.212:59-1.21:38-1.26:255:56Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:215.68:485.41:51-1.32:24-1.36:245:57Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:095.49:365.32:42-1.23:09-1.16:225:58Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:575.110:255.23:32-1.03:56-0.96:215:59Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:474.611:174.94:26-0.74:46-0.56:196:00Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:394.25:22-0.35:38-0.26:186:01Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:094.712:333.86:200.06:310.26:166:02Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:044.41:313.57:190.37:270.46:156:03Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:044.22:363.38:230.58:280.66:136:04Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:084.14:423.310:260.610:300.67:127:05Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:074.15:363.411:210.511:240.57:107:06Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:584.26:233.612:080.47:097:07Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:434.47:063.912:130.412:510.27:077:08Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:254.57:474.112:570.21:300.07:057:09Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:054.68:254.31:390.02:05-0.17:047:10New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:434.79:004.52:17-0.12:38-0.27:027:11New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:184.69:334.62:53-0.23:10-0.27:017:12New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:524.510:054.73:28-0.23:41-0.26:597:13New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:264.410:394.74:04-0.14:13-0.16:587:14Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:024.211:174.74:430.04:500.06:567:15Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:444.05:290.15:320.16:547:16Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:024.712:333.86:210.36:230.26:537:17First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:544.71:303.77:200.37:210.36:517:18First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:534.62:373.78:240.48:260.36:507:19First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:034.63:533.89:340.39:390.26:487:20First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:184.85:034.110:410.010:500.06:477:21Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:255.06:024.611:40-0.311:53-0.46:457:22Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:245.26:575.012:34-0.56:447:23Waxing 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 11:43 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 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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