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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 1h 44m at 3:09 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:424.12:234.27:490.78:241.35:378:29Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:303.93:144.38:310.89:231.35:388:29Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:263.84:094.59:190.810:251.25:388:28Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:273.75:024.810:120.711:211.05:398:28Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:233.85:515.111:040.65:398:28Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:163.96:385.412:130.711:54 AM0.45:408:28Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:074.17:275.71:030.412:450.25:408:28New Moon7Mon
8Tue7:584.38:155.91:500.11:360.05:418:27New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:484.59:036.12:36-0.22:26-0.25:428:27New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:374.89:506.13:20-0.43:16-0.35:428:27New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:264.910:395.94:06-0.44:07-0.35:438:26Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:175.111:305.64:53-0.45:02-0.15:448:26Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:125.25:44-0.46:020.15:448:25Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:245.31:085.26:36-0.27:050.25:458:25First Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:204.92:065.27:29-0.18:080.45:468:24First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:194.53:075.28:250.19:150.55:468:24First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:254.24:125.39:240.210:230.65:478:23Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:344.15:125.410:250.311:260.55:488:23Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:364.06:075.411:220.35:498:22Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:314.16:585.512:220.412:160.35:508:21Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:234.27:455.61:140.31:060.35:508:21Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:114.38:295.62:000.21:530.35:518:20Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:554.49:095.52:420.12:370.35:528:19Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:344.59:475.43:190.13:160.45:538:19Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:124.510:235.23:550.23:550.55:548:18Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:504.511:005.04:300.34:340.75:548:17Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:294.511:384.75:060.45:160.85:558:16Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:094.45:420.56:011.05:568:15Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:184.412:504.46:190.76:491.25:578:14Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:594.11:334.46:580.87:391.35:588:13Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:443.92:214.57:400.88:361.35:598:12Third Quarter31Thu
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 6:15 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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