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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : 12:08 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 12m at 6:30 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Aug 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:004.17:185.212:560.712:400.66:008:11Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:454.28:005.31:390.51:240.56:018:10New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:274.38:385.32:170.42:040.56:028:09New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:064.49:155.32:530.32:430.46:038:08New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:434.59:495.33:260.33:190.56:048:07New Moon5Sat
6Sun10:194.510:235.13:580.33:560.56:048:06Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:554.610:585.04:310.44:340.66:058:05Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:334.611:364.85:050.45:180.76:068:03Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:154.75:440.56:080.86:078:02Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:194.61:024.86:280.57:030.96:088:01First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:094.41:544.97:160.58:040.96:098:00First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:064.22:555.18:110.59:110.86:107:59First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:144.24:035.39:150.510:210.66:117:57Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:294.35:095.610:230.311:250.36:127:56Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:364.56:095.911:270.16:137:55Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:374.87:056.212:240.012:28-0.26:137:53Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:345.18:016.31:19-0.31:25-0.46:147:52Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:295.48:536.42:10-0.52:20-0.56:157:51Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:205.69:426.22:59-0.63:12-0.56:167:49Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:095.710:315.93:45-0.64:03-0.36:177:48Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:595.611:205.64:31-0.44:55-0.16:187:47Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:495.45:19-0.15:510.36:197:45Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:115.112:415.26:090.26:480.66:207:44Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:024.71:335.06:590.57:460.96:217:42Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:554.32:264.97:500.78:461.16:227:41Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:524.13:254.78:431.09:481.26:237:40Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:553.94:254.79:401.110:471.16:237:38Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:543.95:184.810:361.111:381.06:247:37Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:464.06:055.011:271.06:257:35Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:324.26:485.112:240.912:140.86:267:34Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:154.47:305.21:050.712:580.76:277:32Waning Crescent31Thu
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 9:19 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 92% 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 Waxing Gibbous (92% 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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