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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 11:21 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 55m at 5:40 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

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

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:074.23:204.78:481.19:370.76:274:59Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:034.34:134.69:471.010:240.66:284:58Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:494.64:594.610:380.911:050.56:294:57Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:304.85:414.611:240.711:430.46:304:55Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:095.06:214.612:080.66:314:54Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:475.27:014.612:200.412:480.46:324:53New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:245.37:394.512:540.31:270.36:344:52New Moon7Fri
8Sat7:595.48:154.41:270.32:040.36:354:51New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:335.38:514.31:590.42:400.46:364:51New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:085.39:274.12:300.53:170.56:374:50Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:445.210:073.93:040.63:590.56:384:49Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:245.110:543.83:420.74:460.66:394:48Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:125.011:483.84:300.85:390.66:404:47Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:054.95:280.96:330.66:414:46First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:473.91:044.86:310.97:300.56:424:45First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:514.12:104.87:400.88:300.36:444:45First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:594.43:184.98:520.69:280.06:454:44Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:004.94:205.09:590.310:23-0.26:464:43Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:555.45:175.110:59-0.111:14-0.56:474:43Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:475.86:125.211:57-0.46:484:42Full Moon20Thu
21Fri6:396.17:065.212:05-0.712:52-0.76:494:42Full Moon21Fri
22Sat7:306.37:595.112:55-0.81:44-0.86:504:41Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:206.38:504.91:44-0.72:35-0.76:514:40Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:086.19:424.72:32-0.53:26-0.56:524:40Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:585.810:364.43:21-0.34:20-0.36:534:40Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:515.411:334.24:140.15:160.06:544:39Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:455.05:110.46:120.26:554:39Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:304.012:394.76:100.77:070.46:564:38Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:283.91:344.47:090.98:000.56:574:38Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:273.92:324.18:101.08:530.56:584:38Third Quarter30Sun
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (79% illuminated). This places Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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