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 5h 12m at 9:45 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:44 am (3.6 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 - Sep 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:595.28:176.11:430.01:46-0.26:297:29New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:485.59:066.22:28-0.32:37-0.46:307:28New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:365.89:546.13:13-0.43:28-0.46:317:26New Moon3Sun
4Mon10:255.910:445.83:58-0.44:20-0.36:327:24Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:165.911:375.54:46-0.35:16-0.16:337:23Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:125.85:38-0.16:170.16:337:21Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:355.11:105.76:340.27:200.46:347:20First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:354.72:115.57:320.48:250.66:357:18First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:404.43:165.48:330.69:330.76:367:17First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:514.34:235.39:390.810:380.76:377:15Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:584.35:235.310:430.811:350.66:387:13Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:544.46:155.411:390.76:397:12Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:434.67:025.412:250.512:300.66:407:10Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:284.87:455.41:100.41:170.56:417:09Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:094.98:255.41:510.42:000.56:417:07Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:475.09:025.42:270.32:400.46:427:05Full Moon16Sat
17Sun9:225.19:385.23:010.33:170.56:437:04Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:565.110:135.03:330.43:530.66:447:02Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:305.110:494.84:040.64:300.86:457:00Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:065.011:274.54:370.75:101.06:466:59Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:434.95:110.95:541.16:476:57Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:084.212:254.85:511.16:441.36:486:56Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:544.01:124.86:361.27:371.36:496:54Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:453.92:054.87:271.28:371.36:506:52Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:463.93:074.98:261.29:411.26:506:51Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:564.04:155.19:331.110:420.96:516:49Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:594.35:165.310:400.811:350.56:526:48Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:544.76:105.711:390.46:536:46Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:445.27:025.912:240.212:350.16:546:44Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:355.77:546.01:13-0.21:29-0.36:556:43New Moon30Sat
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 12:44 am — 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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