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 44m 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 - Feb 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:154.53:403.59:250.09:32-0.27:045:21Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:174.64:413.510:28-0.110:30-0.27:045:22Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:124.75:363.511:24-0.211:22-0.37:035:23Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:024.86:263.712:14-0.37:025:25Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:484.97:123.812:11-0.312:59-0.47:015:26New Moon5Sun
6Mon7:304.97:533.912:56-0.41:39-0.57:005:27New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:094.98:303.91:37-0.42:16-0.56:585:28New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:464.89:073.92:15-0.42:51-0.46:575:29New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:214.69:423.92:52-0.23:25-0.36:565:30Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:574.410:193.93:29-0.13:59-0.26:555:32Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:334.110:573.84:070.14:340.06:545:33Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:123.811:383.74:500.35:110.16:535:34Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:523.65:360.55:510.26:525:35First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:203.712:373.36:260.66:340.36:505:36First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:093.81:303.27:230.77:250.36:495:37First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:073.92:383.18:310.68:260.36:485:38First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:144.13:483.29:390.49:300.16:475:39Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:164.44:473.510:380.110:30-0.26:455:41Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:114.85:423.811:31-0.311:26-0.56:445:42Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:045.26:354.212:21-0.66:435:43Full Moon20Mon
21Tue6:565.57:264.612:21-0.91:09-1.06:415:44Full Moon21Tue
22Wed7:465.68:154.91:13-1.11:55-1.26:405:45Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:355.69:035.12:04-1.32:41-1.36:395:46Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:235.59:535.22:55-1.23:27-1.26:375:47Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:145.110:465.13:48-1.14:17-1.06:365:48Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:074.711:424.94:45-0.85:10-0.76:345:49Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:044.35:46-0.56:05-0.46:335:50Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:394.71:033.96:49-0.27:03-0.16:325:51Third Quarter28Tue
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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