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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : 8:46 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 31m at 2:45 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Aug 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:214.510:325.24:030.34:020.66:018:10Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue10:584.411:084.94:380.44:400.76:028:09Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:364.411:464.75:130.55:210.96:038:08Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:164.45:500.66:061.16:048:07Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:264.412:574.46:280.76:551.26:058:06Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat1:084.21:414.57:090.87:471.26:068:04Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:554.12:324.67:540.88:481.26:078:03Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:533.93:334.88:480.89:551.16:088:02Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:014.04:365.19:490.610:590.86:098:01Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:074.15:355.410:520.411:570.56:098:00Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:064.46:305.811:500.26:107:58Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri7:024.77:246.112:510.112:47-0.16:117:57New Moon12Fri
13Sat7:575.18:176.31:42-0.31:43-0.46:127:56New Moon13Sat
14Sun8:505.49:096.42:32-0.52:37-0.56:137:55New Moon14Sun
15Mon9:415.69:596.33:19-0.63:29-0.66:147:53Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:325.710:506.04:07-0.64:22-0.46:157:52Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed11:255.711:445.64:56-0.55:19-0.26:167:51Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:205.65:49-0.26:190.16:177:49Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:395.21:175.56:430.07:210.46:187:48First Quarter19Fri
20Sat1:364.72:155.37:380.38:240.66:187:46First Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:374.43:175.28:350.69:290.86:197:45First Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:434.24:205.19:360.710:330.86:207:44Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue4:484.15:175.110:350.811:300.86:217:42Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed5:444.16:075.211:290.86:227:41Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu6:334.26:535.312:200.712:190.76:237:39Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri7:174.47:355.31:050.61:040.66:247:38Full Moon26Fri
27Sat7:594.58:155.41:460.51:460.56:257:36Full Moon27Sat
28Sun8:384.78:535.42:220.42:260.56:267:35Full Moon28Sun
29Mon9:144.89:295.32:560.43:020.56:277:33Full Moon29Mon
30Tue9:494.810:035.13:290.43:380.66:277:32Full Moon30Tue
31Wed10:234.910:374.94:000.54:130.76:287:30Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 (62% 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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