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 : 3:34 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 06m at 9:57 am (4.3 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 - Jun 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:353.811:445.05:240.45:040.85:358:19Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:233.96:090.45:570.85:358:19Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:314.91:134.06:550.46:570.95:358:20Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:224.72:064.37:420.48:000.85:348:21Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:184.63:054.68:330.39:080.75:348:21Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:224.44:085.09:280.210:190.55:348:22Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed4:304.45:085.410:260.111:250.35:348:23Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu5:334.46:045.811:23-0.15:338:23Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri6:334.47:006.112:260.012:18-0.25:338:24Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat7:324.57:566.31:24-0.31:13-0.35:338:24New Moon10Sat
11Sun8:304.58:506.32:20-0.42:08-0.45:338:25New Moon11Sun
12Mon9:244.69:416.23:11-0.53:00-0.35:338:25New Moon12Mon
13Tue10:174.610:316.04:02-0.43:52-0.15:338:26Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:104.511:225.64:52-0.34:450.15:338:26Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:044.55:44-0.15:410.45:338:26Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:135.312:574.46:350.16:380.75:338:27Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat1:034.81:484.47:230.37:350.95:338:27First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:524.52:394.48:090.58:321.05:338:27First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:424.13:324.48:550.69:321.15:348:28First Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:373.94:254.59:430.710:311.15:348:28First Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:343.75:134.710:300.811:261.05:348:28Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:273.65:584.911:150.85:348:28Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:153.66:425.012:150.911:58 AM0.75:348:28Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat7:023.77:255.21:030.712:410.75:358:29Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun7:493.78:085.31:470.61:230.65:358:29Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:333.88:485.42:270.42:040.55:358:29Full Moon26Mon
27Tue9:143.99:265.53:050.32:440.55:368:29Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:534.010:035.43:420.23:230.45:368:29Full Moon28Wed
29Thu10:324.110:425.44:190.24:040.55:378:29Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri11:144.211:245.24:580.24:500.55:378:29Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 12:45 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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