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 5h 40m 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 - Apr 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:175.112:473.96:330.06:360.36:447:22Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:114.81:443.77:310.37:330.66:437:23Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:084.52:443.58:300.58:340.86:417:24Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:094.23:503.59:310.69:380.96:407:25Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:134.14:513.610:290.710:400.86:387:26Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:094.25:413.811:180.611:330.76:377:27Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:574.26:244.112:010.46:357:28Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:414.37:044.412:200.512:410.36:347:29Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:234.47:424.61:040.31:170.26:327:30Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:034.48:194.81:450.21:520.16:307:31New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:414.48:545.02:230.02:250.06:297:32New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:174.49:285.13:000.02:580.06:277:33New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:524.310:015.13:360.03:300.16:267:34New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:284.110:385.14:130.14:050.16:257:35Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:084.011:195.04:550.24:450.26:237:36Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:553.95:430.35:340.46:227:37Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:085.012:493.86:380.46:310.56:207:38First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:044.91:503.87:360.47:350.56:197:39First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:064.82:574.08:370.38:440.56:177:40First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:154.74:084.39:410.29:570.36:167:40First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:274.85:114.710:420.011:050.06:157:41Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:314.96:075.211:37-0.26:137:42Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:285.06:595.612:06-0.312:29-0.46:127:43Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:235.17:515.91:03-0.51:19-0.66:117:44Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:155.08:406.11:57-0.72:07-0.66:097:45Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:064.99:276.12:48-0.82:54-0.66:087:46Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:534.810:135.93:37-0.73:39-0.46:077:47Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:414.511:005.64:25-0.44:24-0.16:057:48Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:314.311:495.35:15-0.25:130.36:047:49Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:234.06:080.16:060.66:037:50Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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