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 2h 25m 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 - Nov 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:135.88:404.51:380.22:290.26:264:59Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:545.89:244.42:180.23:130.26:274:58Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:395.810:144.33:010.24:030.36:294:57Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:305.611:134.23:510.45:000.46:304:56Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:285.44:500.55:590.46:314:55Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:154.212:305.25:560.66:590.46:324:54Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:204.31:355.17:050.77:590.36:334:53Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:284.62:444.98:160.68:590.26:344:52Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:324.93:494.99:250.49:540.16:354:51Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:295.34:464.910:270.210:45-0.16:364:50Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:205.65:394.811:240.011:34-0.26:374:49Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:095.96:304.812:17-0.26:394:48New Moon12Tue
13Wed6:566.07:194.712:21-0.21:07-0.26:404:47New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:426.08:054.61:06-0.21:53-0.26:414:47New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:255.98:494.41:49-0.12:38-0.16:424:46New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:065.79:324.22:300.13:210.16:434:45Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:495.410:184.03:110.44:070.36:444:44Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:335.111:073.83:540.74:560.56:454:44Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:204.811:583.74:430.95:440.76:464:43Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:084.55:361.16:320.86:474:42First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:493.712:574.36:311.27:180.86:484:42First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:423.71:494.17:281.38:050.86:494:41First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:383.92:474.08:301.28:530.76:514:41First Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:314.13:424.09:291.19:380.66:524:40Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:174.44:324.010:220.910:210.46:534:40Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:004.85:184.111:100.611:030.26:544:39Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:425.16:034.111:570.311:460.06:554:39Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:255.46:504.212:440.16:564:39Full Moon28Thu
29Fri7:095.77:374.212:30-0.11:29-0.16:574:38Full Moon29Fri
30Sat7:545.88:244.31:15-0.32:14-0.36:584:38Full Moon30Sat
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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