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 3h 27m 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 - Nov 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:495.98:084.91:160.01:56-0.16:264:59New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:316.08:534.81:57-0.12:41-0.16:274:58Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:166.09:424.72:400.03:29-0.16:294:57Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:055.910:374.53:270.14:230.06:304:56Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:015.711:384.44:220.35:230.16:314:55Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:025.55:250.46:240.26:324:54First Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:434.41:055.36:320.67:260.26:334:53First Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:514.42:135.17:410.68:280.26:344:52First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:004.63:215.08:520.59:270.16:354:51Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:024.94:215.09:580.410:210.06:364:50Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:555.25:145.010:560.211:10-0.16:374:49Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:445.56:045.011:490.011:57-0.26:394:48Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:315.76:524.912:39-0.16:404:47Full Moon13Mon
14Tue7:155.77:384.812:41-0.21:25-0.16:414:47Full Moon14Tue
15Wed7:565.78:204.61:23-0.12:08-0.16:424:46Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:355.69:014.42:020.02:500.06:434:45Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:135.49:434.22:400.23:320.26:444:44Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:535.210:284.03:190.44:160.46:454:44Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:354.911:163.84:000.75:030.66:464:43Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:204.74:460.95:510.76:474:42Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:063.712:074.45:371.16:380.86:484:42Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:583.712:564.36:311.27:260.86:504:41Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:523.71:494.17:281.28:150.86:514:41Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:483.92:484.18:291.19:040.76:524:40Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:414.23:454.19:290.99:510.56:534:40Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:284.54:354.210:230.710:350.26:544:39Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:114.95:234.311:130.311:190.06:554:39Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:555.36:114.512:020.06:564:39New Moon28Tue
29Wed6:405.67:004.612:03-0.212:51-0.36:574:38New Moon29Wed
30Thu7:265.97:494.612:49-0.41:39-0.56:584:38New Moon30Thu
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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