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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : 11:21 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 39m at 5:40 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Sep 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:324.82:045.57:260.38:220.66:287:30Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:354.53:095.38:260.59:300.76:297:28Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:454.34:175.39:300.710:370.76:307:27Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu4:524.35:185.310:330.711:350.66:317:25Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:504.46:115.411:310.76:327:24Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat6:404.56:585.412:260.512:220.66:337:22Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun7:264.77:425.41:120.41:100.56:347:20New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:094.88:225.41:540.31:540.46:357:19New Moon8Mon
9Tue8:485.09:005.42:310.32:340.46:367:17New Moon9Tue
10Wed9:245.09:355.33:050.33:120.46:367:16New Moon10Wed
11Thu9:595.110:105.13:370.43:480.66:377:14Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:345.010:454.84:090.64:260.76:387:12Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:114.911:214.64:410.75:050.96:397:11Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:494.85:140.95:501.16:407:09Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:014.312:314.85:521.06:381.26:417:08First Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:444.11:174.76:351.27:311.36:427:06First Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:343.92:084.77:241.28:291.36:437:04First Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:323.83:104.88:211.29:341.26:447:03First Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:433.94:165.09:281.110:360.96:457:01Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat4:504.25:165.410:350.911:310.66:457:00Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:474.66:105.711:350.56:466:58Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:395.07:026.012:210.212:320.26:476:56Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:305.57:546.11:10-0.11:26-0.26:486:55Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:205.98:456.21:58-0.42:19-0.46:496:53Full Moon24Wed
25Thu9:096.29:346.12:44-0.53:10-0.56:506:52Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:586.310:255.83:30-0.54:02-0.46:516:50Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:496.211:185.44:17-0.44:57-0.26:526:48Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:436.05:08-0.15:580.16:536:47Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:165.012:415.86:040.27:010.46:546:45Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:164.71:415.57:030.58:050.66:556:44Third Quarter30Tue
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 8:30 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 86% 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 (86% 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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