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 1h 11m 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 - Sep 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:574.811:134.74:310.64:510.96:297:29Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:344.811:514.55:050.75:341.06:307:27Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:144.85:440.86:231.16:317:26Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:354.31:004.86:280.97:171.26:327:24Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:254.11:534.97:180.98:181.26:337:22Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:244.02:555.08:150.99:261.06:347:21Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:364.14:065.29:220.810:330.86:357:19Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu4:464.35:115.510:310.611:320.46:357:18Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:474.76:095.911:330.36:367:16Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat6:435.17:046.112:260.112:32-0.16:377:15Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun7:375.67:586.31:18-0.21:29-0.46:387:13New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:295.98:506.32:07-0.52:23-0.56:397:11New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:196.19:406.12:54-0.63:15-0.66:407:10New Moon13Tue
14Wed10:096.210:305.83:41-0.54:07-0.46:417:08Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:596.111:225.44:28-0.35:01-0.26:427:07Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:525.95:190.05:590.26:437:05Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:175.012:485.66:130.36:590.56:437:03First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:144.61:445.37:090.68:000.86:447:02First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:144.32:445.18:060.99:030.96:457:00First Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:184.13:475.09:071.110:051.06:466:58First Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:244.14:474.910:101.111:011.06:476:57Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:204.25:385.011:061.111:490.96:486:55Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:074.46:235.111:551.06:496:54Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:494.67:055.212:320.712:400.86:506:52Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun7:294.87:455.21:110.61:220.76:516:50Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:075.08:245.21:470.52:020.66:526:49Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:435.19:005.22:210.42:390.56:536:47Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:175.29:355.02:530.43:150.56:536:46Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:505.310:094.83:230.53:500.66:546:44Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:235.210:444.63:550.64:270.76:556:42Waning Gibbous30Fri
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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