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 : 9:45 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 12m at 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 - Mar 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:414.52:103.67:550.18:050.16:305:52Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:494.43:223.49:040.29:110.26:295:54Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:554.44:253.510:080.210:110.26:275:55Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:514.55:193.611:020.111:050.16:265:56Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:414.66:063.811:510.011:530.06:245:57Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:254.66:494.012:33-0.16:235:58Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:074.77:284.112:38-0.11:12-0.26:215:59New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:454.78:044.31:18-0.21:46-0.36:206:00New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:214.78:384.31:55-0.22:18-0.36:186:01New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:554.69:114.42:30-0.22:49-0.26:176:02New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:294.49:444.33:05-0.13:20-0.16:156:03Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:034.211:184.34:400.14:520.17:147:04Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:393.911:554.25:190.35:260.27:127:05Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:183.76:030.46:060.47:117:06Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:364.21:033.56:520.66:520.47:097:07First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:244.21:563.37:480.77:450.57:077:08First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:214.23:033.38:520.68:490.57:067:09First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:314.34:183.510:030.510:000.37:047:10First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:424.65:233.811:060.211:070.07:037:11Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:444.96:194.312:01-0.27:017:12Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:405.27:124.812:07-0.412:53-0.67:007:13Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:345.58:045.21:04-0.81:43-0.96:587:14Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:265.68:545.51:59-1.02:30-1.16:567:15Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:175.69:435.72:51-1.23:16-1.16:557:16Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:065.410:325.73:42-1.24:02-1.06:537:17Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:565.111:235.64:34-1.04:51-0.76:527:18Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:494.75:29-0.75:43-0.46:507:19Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:175.312:464.36:29-0.36:39-0.16:497:19Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:135.01:453.97:290.07:370.36:477:20Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:124.72:493.78:320.38:390.56:457:21Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:174.53:593.69:370.49:450.66:447:22Third Quarter31Fri
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 6:37 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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