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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 4h 22m at 11:42 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Mar 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:394.04:053.19:560.69:470.46:315:52Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:344.34:593.410:490.310:430.16:305:53Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:244.65:493.711:37-0.111:35-0.26:285:54Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:125.06:374.112:23-0.46:275:55Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:005.27:234.512:25-0.51:07-0.76:255:56New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:465.48:084.81:14-0.81:49-0.96:245:57New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:315.48:535.12:02-1.02:32-1.06:225:58New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:175.39:405.22:50-1.03:15-1.06:215:59Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:065.010:315.23:41-0.94:02-0.86:196:00Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:594.711:255.14:38-0.64:54-0.66:186:01Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:564.35:39-0.45:49-0.46:166:02First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:244.912:573.96:43-0.16:48-0.16:156:03First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:274.72:063.77:510.17:530.16:136:04First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:384.63:203.69:030.29:020.26:126:05First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:494.64:263.710:080.110:070.16:106:06Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:504.75:213.911:040.011:040.06:096:07Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:424.76:114.111:54-0.111:55-0.16:076:08Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:294.86:554.312:38-0.36:056:09Full Moon18Wed
19Thu7:124.87:354.512:42-0.21:18-0.36:046:10Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:514.88:124.61:24-0.31:53-0.36:026:11Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:274.78:474.72:03-0.32:26-0.26:016:12Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:014.69:224.62:40-0.22:58-0.15:596:13Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:364.39:564.53:17-0.13:290.15:586:14Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:124.110:334.43:550.14:010.35:566:15Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:493.811:134.34:360.44:370.55:546:16Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:313.511:564.25:220.65:160.65:536:17Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:163.36:110.76:020.85:516:18Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:444.11:103.27:050.86:550.85:506:19Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:414.12:173.28:070.88:000.85:486:20Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:494.23:283.49:120.79:110.75:476:21Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:544.54:273.810:100.410:140.35:456:22Waning Crescent31Tue
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 2:41 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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