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 10m 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 - Aug 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:474.17:065.512:410.612:260.46:018:10Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:374.47:535.81:270.31:150.16:028:09New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:254.68:406.02:120.02:04-0.16:038:08New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:124.99:266.12:56-0.22:53-0.26:048:07New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:595.110:136.03:39-0.33:42-0.26:058:06Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:475.211:025.84:24-0.44:33-0.26:068:05Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:395.311:545.55:12-0.35:300.06:068:04Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:355.36:04-0.26:310.26:078:02Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:505.11:325.36:580.07:340.46:088:01First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:494.82:325.37:540.28:400.56:098:00First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:524.53:375.38:530.39:490.66:107:59First Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:034.34:425.49:560.410:550.56:117:57Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:094.25:415.510:570.411:540.46:127:56Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:084.36:345.611:540.46:137:55Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:014.47:235.612:470.312:460.36:147:54Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:504.68:095.71:360.21:350.36:157:52Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:354.78:515.62:190.12:200.36:167:51Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:154.89:305.52:580.13:010.36:167:50Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:534.810:075.43:350.23:400.46:177:48Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:304.810:445.14:100.34:190.66:187:47Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:084.711:224.84:450.44:590.86:197:45Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:474.65:210.65:431.06:207:44Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:024.612:284.65:590.86:301.26:217:43Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:444.31:114.56:390.97:201.36:227:41Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:294.01:574.57:211.08:141.46:237:40Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:203.92:514.68:081.19:161.46:247:38Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:223.83:534.79:041.110:201.26:257:37Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:293.94:535.010:061.011:171.06:257:35Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:274.15:475.311:060.76:267:34Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:194.46:375.712:080.612:010.46:277:32Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:104.87:285.912:560.312:540.16:287:31New Moon31Thu
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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