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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 40m at 3:34 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:586.06:245.312:09-0.36:265:00Full Moon1Mon
2Tue6:496.37:165.212:15-0.41:03-0.56:274:59Full Moon2Tue
3Wed7:396.58:085.01:03-0.51:55-0.56:284:57Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:286.58:594.81:51-0.42:47-0.46:294:56Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:186.39:524.52:39-0.23:40-0.26:304:55Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:105.910:504.33:280.14:370.16:324:54Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:075.511:504.14:240.45:370.46:334:53Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:045.15:250.86:360.66:344:52Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:513.91:024.86:281.07:330.76:354:51Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:533.92:024.57:311.18:290.86:364:50Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:544.03:024.38:351.29:190.86:374:49Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:484.23:554.39:351.110:030.76:384:49Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:324.54:414.210:271.010:420.66:394:48Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:134.75:234.211:130.811:190.66:404:47Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:515.06:044.211:570.611:550.56:424:46Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:295.16:454.112:390.56:434:45New Moon16Tue
17Wed7:075.37:254.112:300.41:190.46:444:45New Moon17Wed
18Thu7:445.38:034.01:040.41:570.46:454:44New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:205.48:403.91:380.42:350.46:464:43New Moon19Fri
20Sat8:565.39:183.72:130.53:140.46:474:43Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun9:345.210:013.72:490.53:570.56:484:42Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:185.110:513.63:310.64:450.56:494:41Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:075.011:463.74:220.75:360.56:504:41Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:014.95:240.86:280.46:514:40First Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:453.912:594.76:300.87:210.36:524:40First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:464.22:034.67:390.78:170.26:534:39First Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:514.63:104.58:510.59:130.06:544:39Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:515.04:124.59:580.210:07-0.26:564:39Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon4:465.55:104.510:59-0.110:59-0.46:574:38Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue5:395.86:054.511:57-0.311:51-0.56:584:38Full Moon30Tue
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 6:50 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 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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