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 2h 22m 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 - Oct 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:025.28:155.21:390.41:540.46:556:43New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:405.48:535.22:140.32:340.36:566:41New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:175.69:315.12:480.23:140.26:576:40New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:545.710:105.03:240.23:560.36:586:38Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:355.710:544.84:020.34:420.36:596:37Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:215.611:454.64:450.45:350.57:006:35Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:155.65:360.56:350.67:016:33Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:444.41:145.56:360.77:370.67:026:32First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:494.42:195.47:410.88:420.67:036:30First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:004.43:305.48:510.89:480.57:046:29First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:134.64:395.410:030.610:500.37:056:27Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:164.95:395.611:090.411:440.17:066:26Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:115.36:335.612:070.27:076:24Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:025.67:245.612:35-0.11:020.07:086:23Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:515.98:135.61:22-0.21:53-0.27:096:22Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:376.08:595.42:07-0.32:41-0.27:106:20Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:206.09:435.22:50-0.23:26-0.17:116:19Full Moon17Tue
18Wed10:015.910:264.93:300.04:110.17:126:17Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:425.611:114.64:100.34:570.47:136:16Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:255.411:594.34:520.65:470.77:146:14Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:115.15:370.96:390.97:156:13Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:504.11:004.86:271.17:321.17:166:12Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:433.91:514.67:201.38:251.27:176:10Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:393.92:474.58:161.49:201.27:186:09Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:403.93:484.59:161.410:131.17:196:08Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:374.14:444.510:171.310:590.97:206:07Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:244.45:324.611:101.111:400.77:216:05Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:074.76:164.711:580.87:226:04Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:475.05:594.912:190.511:580.36:235:03Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:285.46:424.912:280.36:245:02New Moon30Mon
31Tue7:085.67:255.012:370.11:120.16:255:00New Moon31Tue
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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