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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:42 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 57m at 9:33 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Oct 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:495.25:100.96:081.06:556:42Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:134.012:375.05:551.27:011.26:566:41First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:043.81:284.86:451.47:561.46:576:39First Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:593.72:234.67:391.58:531.46:586:38First Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:013.73:244.68:401.59:501.36:596:36First Quarter5Fri
6Sat4:063.84:244.79:441.510:411.27:006:35Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:014.15:164.810:431.311:241.07:016:33Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:464.46:014.911:341.07:026:32Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:274.86:435.012:030.712:210.87:036:30Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed7:075.27:265.112:420.51:070.57:046:29Full Moon10Wed
11Thu7:475.58:085.21:200.31:520.27:056:27Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:285.88:525.11:590.12:370.17:066:26Full Moon12Fri
13Sat9:106.09:365.02:390.03:220.07:076:24Full Moon13Sat
14Sun9:546.110:224.83:200.04:100.17:086:23Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:416.111:154.64:040.15:030.27:096:21Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:365.94:550.36:040.47:106:20Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:154.412:375.75:550.57:080.57:116:18Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:214.31:415.57:010.78:120.67:126:17Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:294.32:505.38:110.89:170.67:136:16Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:414.44:005.29:230.810:180.47:146:14Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:464.75:045.110:320.611:120.37:156:13Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:415.15:585.111:320.57:166:12Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:295.46:475.112:000.212:260.37:176:10Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:155.67:335.012:450.11:170.27:186:09New Moon24Wed
25Thu7:585.88:174.91:270.12:030.17:196:08New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:395.88:584.72:070.12:460.17:206:06New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:175.89:374.52:450.23:270.27:216:05New Moon27Sat
28Sun8:555.69:164.32:210.43:070.46:225:04Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon9:345.49:574.12:560.63:500.66:235:03Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue10:155.210:433.83:330.94:360.86:245:01Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed10:594.911:333.74:151.15:261.06:265:00Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 12:37 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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