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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:46 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 48m at 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 - Jun 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:084.59:265.82:54-0.32:520.05:358:19Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:524.410:075.63:38-0.23:330.25:358:20Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:354.310:485.44:210.04:140.45:358:21Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:204.111:305.15:050.24:570.65:348:21Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:064.05:500.45:430.95:348:22Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:154.812:543.96:360.56:331.15:348:23Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:004.61:423.97:210.67:251.25:348:23Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:464.42:313.98:040.78:181.35:348:24Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:364.23:244.08:500.89:171.35:338:24Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:324.04:184.29:380.710:181.15:338:25Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:294.05:074.510:260.611:130.95:338:25Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:224.15:524.911:120.55:338:26Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:114.16:365.212:030.711:58 AM0.35:338:26Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:004.37:215.512:520.412:440.15:338:26Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:504.48:085.81:410.11:30-0.15:338:27New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:394.58:546.02:27-0.12:18-0.25:338:27New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:284.69:416.13:14-0.33:05-0.25:348:27New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:174.710:306.04:00-0.43:55-0.25:348:28Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:104.711:225.84:50-0.44:48-0.15:348:28Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:074.75:44-0.35:480.15:348:28Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:185.61:054.86:40-0.26:510.25:348:28First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:165.32:044.97:35-0.27:550.45:358:29First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:155.03:064.98:30-0.19:010.45:358:29First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:194.74:095.19:280.010:090.45:358:29First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:254.55:085.310:260.111:120.45:368:29Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:264.36:015.411:200.15:368:29Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:214.36:505.512:090.312:110.15:368:29Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:134.37:385.61:020.21:000.15:378:29Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:024.38:235.61:520.11:460.15:378:29Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:484.39:045.62:360.02:290.25:388:29Full Moon30Thu
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 5:45 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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