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 1h 14m 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 - Jul 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:433.96:094.911:270.65:388:29Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:304.06:525.212:260.812:110.55:398:29Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:184.17:365.41:120.512:550.35:398:28New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:054.28:195.61:570.31:400.25:408:28New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:504.39:025.82:390.12:240.15:408:28New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:344.49:445.83:20-0.13:090.05:418:28New Moon6Thu
7Fri10:204.510:295.84:03-0.13:550.05:418:27Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:084.611:175.64:48-0.24:450.15:428:27Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:004.75:37-0.15:420.25:438:27Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:095.412:554.86:29-0.16:440.35:438:26First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:055.11:524.97:220.07:470.45:448:26First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:034.82:525.18:160.08:530.55:458:25First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:064.63:575.29:140.110:020.45:468:25First Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:154.44:595.410:140.111:080.35:468:24Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:204.35:555.611:130.15:478:24Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:194.46:495.812:080.212:080.05:488:23Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:144.47:405.91:030.01:010.05:498:23Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:074.58:285.91:55-0.11:510.05:498:22Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:564.59:135.82:41-0.12:380.05:508:21Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:404.59:545.73:24-0.13:210.25:518:21Full Moon20Thu
21Fri10:224.510:355.44:050.04:040.35:528:20Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:044.411:165.24:460.14:470.65:538:19Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:484.411:584.95:270.35:330.85:538:18Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:324.36:090.56:211.05:548:18Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:414.61:164.36:500.67:111.25:558:17Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:244.32:014.37:300.88:021.35:568:16Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:114.02:504.38:120.98:591.35:578:15Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:043.83:454.48:590.910:011.35:588:14Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:063.84:414.69:510.910:591.15:588:13Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:043.85:314.910:450.811:520.95:598:12Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:573.96:195.211:360.66:008:11Waning Crescent31Mon
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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