Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.

Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:39 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 30m at 11:25 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
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Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Jul 2026

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Date		High Tide				Low Tide				Sun		Moon	Date
Date		AM	ft	PM	ft	AM	ft	PM	ft	Rise	Set	Moon	Date
1	Wed	9:48	3.8	9:57	5.3	3:38	0.4	3:15	0.6	5:38	8:29		1	Wed
2	Thu	10:25	3.9	10:33	5.2	4:13	0.4	3:52	0.7	5:38	8:29		2	Thu
3	Fri	11:03	3.9	11:09	5.0	4:49	0.4	4:31	0.8	5:39	8:28		3	Fri
4	Sat	11:43	4.0	11:48	4.9	5:25	0.4	5:16	0.8	5:39	8:28		4	Sat
5	Sun			12:25	4.2	6:04	0.4	6:07	0.9	5:40	8:28		5	Sun
6	Mon	12:31	4.7	1:10	4.4	6:44	0.4	7:03	0.9	5:40	8:28		6	Mon
7	Tue	1:17	4.5	1:59	4.6	7:28	0.4	8:04	0.9	5:41	8:28		7	Tue
8	Wed	2:10	4.2	2:55	4.9	8:16	0.4	9:12	0.9	5:42	8:27		8	Wed
9	Thu	3:14	4.0	4:00	5.2	9:12	0.3	10:24	0.7	5:42	8:27		9	Thu
10	Fri	4:26	4.0	5:04	5.5	10:14	0.2	11:31	0.4	5:43	8:27		10	Fri
11	Sat	5:34	4.0	6:04	5.8	11:17	0.1			5:44	8:26		11	Sat
12	Sun	6:37	4.1	7:03	6.1	12:33	0.2	12:17	-0.1	5:44	8:26		12	Sun
13	Mon	7:38	4.3	8:01	6.3	1:32	-0.1	1:17	-0.2	5:45	8:25		13	Mon
14	Tue	8:36	4.6	8:56	6.3	2:26	-0.4	2:14	-0.3	5:46	8:25		14	Tue
15	Wed	9:30	4.8	9:47	6.2	3:15	-0.5	3:08	-0.3	5:46	8:24		15	Wed
16	Thu	10:21	4.9	10:36	6.0	4:03	-0.5	4:00	-0.2	5:47	8:24		16	Thu
17	Fri	11:12	4.9	11:25	5.6	4:51	-0.4	4:54	0.0	5:48	8:23		17	Fri
18	Sat			12:04	4.9	5:39	-0.2	5:50	0.3	5:49	8:22		18	Sat
19	Sun	12:15	5.1	12:55	4.9	6:27	0.1	6:47	0.6	5:49	8:22		19	Sun
20	Mon	1:04	4.7	1:45	4.8	7:14	0.3	7:44	0.8	5:50	8:21		20	Mon
21	Tue	1:53	4.2	2:36	4.7	7:59	0.6	8:42	1.0	5:51	8:20		21	Tue
22	Wed	2:45	3.9	3:30	4.7	8:46	0.8	9:45	1.1	5:52	8:20		22	Wed
23	Thu	3:44	3.6	4:27	4.7	9:37	0.9	10:46	1.2	5:53	8:19		23	Thu
24	Fri	4:45	3.5	5:20	4.8	10:30	1.0	11:42	1.1	5:54	8:18		24	Fri
25	Sat	5:40	3.5	6:08	4.9	11:21	1.0			5:54	8:17		25	Sat
26	Sun	6:30	3.6	6:53	5.1	12:32	0.9	12:08	0.9	5:55	8:16		26	Sun
27	Mon	7:18	3.7	7:37	5.2	1:17	0.8	12:54	0.8	5:56	8:16		27	Mon
28	Tue	8:03	3.9	8:19	5.4	1:59	0.6	1:37	0.7	5:57	8:15		28	Tue
29	Wed	8:44	4.0	8:57	5.4	2:36	0.5	2:18	0.6	5:58	8:14		29	Wed
30	Thu	9:22	4.2	9:33	5.4	3:09	0.3	2:56	0.5	5:59	8:13		30	Thu
31	Fri	9:57	4.3	10:07	5.3	3:42	0.3	3:34	0.5	6:00	8:12		31	Fri
Date		High Tide				Low Tide				Sun		Moon	Date
Date		AM	ft	PM	ft	AM	ft	PM	ft	Rise	Set	Moon	Date

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When is the lowest tide this week in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ?

The lowest tide this week in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ is -0.2 ft on Saturday, Jul 18 at 5:39 am.

When is the highest tide this week in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ?

The highest tide this week in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ is 5.6 ft on Friday, Jul 17 at 11:25 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

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 2:32 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 time is high tide in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ today?

High tides in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ today: 11:12 am (4.9 ft), 11:25 pm (5.6 ft). The 11:25 pm high of 5.6 ft is notably higher than the other — known as diurnal inequality, common on coasts influenced by lunar declination.

What time is low tide in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ today?

Low tides in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ today: 4:51 am (-0.4 ft), 4:54 pm (0.0 ft). The 4:51 am low of -0.4 ft is a minus tide — water below the MLLW reference datum, which can expose tidepools, mudflats, and shellfish beds not normally accessible.

What is the tidal range in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ today?

Today's tidal range in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ is 5.9 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 4.9 ft, so today's swing is above-average.

What is the moon phase in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ tonight?

Tonight the moon over Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ is Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated). This places Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

What type of tides does Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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