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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:14 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 46m at 10:07 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Aug 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:283.44:194.79:151.010:411.26:008:11Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:373.45:154.910:161.011:381.06:018:10Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:383.66:075.311:150.86:018:09Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:313.86:575.612:300.712:100.56:028:08Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:234.27:465.91:180.41:030.36:038:07Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:134.58:346.02:030.01:550.06:048:06Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:014.99:216.12:46-0.22:46-0.26:058:05Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:485.210:076.03:28-0.43:36-0.26:068:04Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:355.410:555.74:11-0.44:28-0.26:078:03Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:255.511:465.34:57-0.35:240.06:088:01Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:195.55:46-0.26:260.36:098:00Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:404.91:155.56:370.07:290.56:107:59Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:384.52:145.47:320.38:360.76:107:58Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:414.13:205.38:300.59:480.86:117:56Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:543.94:305.29:350.710:560.86:127:55Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:043.95:325.310:400.711:560.76:137:54Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:034.06:265.411:390.76:147:53Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:564.27:155.412:480.512:330.66:157:51Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:444.47:595.51:340.41:220.56:167:50New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:274.58:395.42:150.32:070.46:177:48New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:054.79:165.32:510.32:470.46:187:47New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:414.89:505.23:240.33:250.56:197:46New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:164.810:244.93:550.44:020.66:207:44Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:514.810:584.74:250.54:410.86:207:43Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:284.811:344.44:560.75:221.06:217:41Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:074.75:280.96:081.26:227:40Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:124.112:484.76:041.06:581.36:237:38First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:553.81:354.66:461.17:531.46:247:37First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:443.62:294.77:341.28:561.56:257:36First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:473.53:354.88:321.210:051.36:267:34First Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:043.64:415.09:421.111:061.06:277:33Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 1:10 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 96% 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 is the moon phase in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ tonight?

Tonight the moon over Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ is Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). This places Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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