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 : 2:56 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 24m at 9:22 am (4.2 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 - Sep 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:274.78:425.32:100.52:160.66:287:31Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:034.99:175.22:420.42:530.56:297:29Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:365.09:505.03:130.43:280.66:307:27Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:085.110:244.83:430.44:040.66:317:26Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:425.110:594.64:140.54:440.86:317:24Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:215.111:414.44:490.65:300.96:327:23Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:065.15:310.76:251.06:337:21Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:304.212:585.16:200.87:251.16:347:20Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:274.01:585.27:180.88:311.06:357:18Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:354.03:075.28:220.89:410.96:367:17Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:524.14:215.49:350.710:470.66:377:15Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:024.55:265.710:460.511:440.36:387:13Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:014.96:235.911:490.16:397:12Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:565.47:176.012:360.012:48-0.16:407:10New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:485.88:106.01:26-0.31:43-0.46:407:09New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:386.18:595.92:13-0.42:35-0.56:417:07New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:266.29:465.72:58-0.43:25-0.46:427:05New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:126.210:335.33:42-0.34:15-0.26:437:04Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:006.011:224.94:260.05:060.26:447:02Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:505.75:130.36:020.56:457:00Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:144.512:425.46:040.77:000.86:466:59First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:084.21:365.16:581.07:581.16:476:57First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:053.92:334.97:541.28:591.26:486:56First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:083.83:354.78:541.49:591.26:496:54First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:133.94:354.79:571.410:521.16:496:52Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:094.05:264.810:541.311:371.06:506:51Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:554.36:104.911:431.16:516:49Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:364.66:525.012:170.812:280.96:526:48Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:154.87:325.112:540.71:110.76:536:46Full Moon29Sun
30Mon7:535.18:105.11:290.51:510.66:546:44Full Moon30Mon
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 12:09 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 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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