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 59m 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 - Dec 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:395.99:134.32:01-0.33:00-0.36:594:38Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:275.810:054.32:49-0.33:50-0.37:004:38Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:195.611:024.33:42-0.14:44-0.37:014:37Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:165.34:420.05:40-0.27:024:37Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:034.312:155.05:470.26:36-0.27:034:37Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:044.51:154.76:530.37:32-0.17:034:37Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:074.62:214.48:020.38:30-0.17:044:37Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:114.83:274.29:110.39:27-0.17:054:37Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:105.04:284.110:140.110:21-0.27:064:37Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:025.25:224.011:110.011:11-0.27:074:37Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:515.46:134.012:04-0.17:084:37Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:395.57:024.012:53-0.27:084:37New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:235.57:474.012:45-0.21:38-0.37:094:38New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:055.48:293.91:28-0.22:19-0.27:104:38New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:455.39:103.92:08-0.12:59-0.27:114:38Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:235.19:513.82:470.13:390.07:114:38Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:024.810:333.73:260.34:190.17:124:39Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:434.511:183.64:090.55:010.27:134:39Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:254.34:560.75:420.37:134:40Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:033.612:094.05:460.86:220.47:144:40First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:493.612:543.76:390.97:040.47:144:40First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:383.71:453.57:361.07:490.47:154:41First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:333.92:453.48:400.98:400.47:154:41First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:294.13:473.49:430.79:330.27:164:42Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:214.54:423.510:390.410:250.07:164:43Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:104.95:343.611:310.111:16-0.37:164:43Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:595.26:273.812:22-0.27:174:44Full Moon27Fri
28Sat6:485.57:194.012:07-0.51:11-0.57:174:45Full Moon28Sat
29Sun7:385.78:094.212:58-0.71:57-0.87:174:45Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:275.88:594.41:48-0.82:44-0.97:184:46Full Moon30Mon
31Tue9:155.79:504.52:39-0.83:31-0.97:184:47Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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