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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 5h 41m at 8:46 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 3:30 pm (4.7 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 - Oct 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:595.211:244.44:290.75:100.86:566:41Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:405.25:080.86:000.96:576:39Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:114.312:305.15:560.96:571.06:586:38Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:064.11:265.16:520.97:571.06:596:36Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:084.12:295.27:540.99:030.97:006:35Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:194.23:415.39:030.810:080.67:016:33Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:304.64:505.510:150.611:080.37:026:32Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:315.05:505.711:200.37:036:30Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:255.56:455.812:010.012:190.07:046:29Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:185.97:395.912:52-0.31:15-0.37:056:27New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:096.28:315.91:42-0.52:09-0.57:066:26New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:586.49:215.72:29-0.53:00-0.57:076:24New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:466.410:095.43:15-0.43:50-0.47:086:23Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:346.210:595.14:01-0.24:41-0.17:096:21Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:245.911:534.74:490.15:360.27:106:20Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:175.65:410.56:340.57:116:18Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:494.41:115.26:370.87:320.77:126:17First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:464.12:075.07:341.18:300.97:136:16First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:474.03:064.78:341.39:281.07:146:14First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:504.04:064.79:361.310:230.97:156:13First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:484.25:014.710:351.211:100.97:166:11Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:354.45:474.711:261.111:520.77:176:10Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:174.66:304.812:120.97:186:09Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:564.97:114.812:310.612:550.77:196:08Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:345.17:514.81:070.51:360.57:206:06Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:115.38:304.81:430.42:150.47:216:05Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:475.49:084.72:170.32:530.47:226:04Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:215.59:444.62:500.33:300.47:236:03Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:565.510:234.43:240.34:090.47:246:01Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:345.511:064.34:010.44:530.57:256:00Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:185.411:574.24:440.55:440.67:275:59Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 12:08 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 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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