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 1h 54m 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 - Jan 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:294.31:414.37:230.07:55-0.47:184:48Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:334.52:494.08:330.08:55-0.47:184:49Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:384.73:563.99:410.09:53-0.47:184:50Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:354.94:553.910:42-0.210:47-0.47:184:51Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:285.15:503.911:39-0.311:38-0.57:184:52Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:185.26:413.912:31-0.57:184:53New Moon6Fri
7Sat7:055.27:293.912:27-0.51:18-0.67:184:54New Moon7Sat
8Sun7:495.28:133.91:13-0.52:01-0.67:184:55New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:305.18:543.91:55-0.42:41-0.57:184:56New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:095.09:343.82:35-0.33:21-0.47:174:57Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:484.710:153.73:15-0.14:00-0.37:174:58Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:274.510:583.63:560.14:41-0.17:174:59Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:094.211:423.54:400.35:220.17:165:00Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:513.95:280.56:030.27:165:01First Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:273.512:353.66:180.76:440.37:165:02First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:143.51:243.47:120.87:280.37:155:03First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:073.62:223.28:130.88:190.37:155:04First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:063.83:253.29:180.79:130.27:145:05Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:014.14:233.310:170.410:070.07:145:06Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:514.45:153.511:090.110:57-0.37:135:07Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:394.86:063.711:59-0.211:48-0.57:135:08Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:285.16:573.912:47-0.67:125:10Full Moon22Sun
23Mon7:165.47:464.212:38-0.81:33-0.97:125:11Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:045.68:344.41:27-1.02:18-1.07:115:12Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:515.69:234.52:16-1.13:04-1.17:105:13Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu9:395.410:144.63:07-1.03:52-1.17:095:14Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:305.211:094.64:01-0.94:43-0.97:095:15Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:254.85:00-0.65:37-0.87:085:16Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:064.512:224.46:02-0.46:31-0.67:075:18Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:054.51:224.07:07-0.27:29-0.47:065:19Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:084.42:303.78:150.08:30-0.37:055:20Third Quarter31Tue
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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