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 : 11:42 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 43m at 5:20 pm (4.8 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 - Oct 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:425.310:584.64:130.64:430.76:556:42Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:205.111:384.34:470.85:270.96:566:41Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:024.95:241.06:151.16:576:39Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:224.012:474.86:051.27:061.36:586:38First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:113.81:364.76:521.48:001.46:596:36First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:053.72:314.67:451.58:581.37:006:35First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:093.73:344.78:461.59:581.27:016:33First Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:163.94:354.99:531.310:521.07:026:32Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:114.25:285.110:541.011:390.67:036:30Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:594.66:175.411:480.77:046:29Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:455.17:055.612:240.312:400.37:056:27Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:315.57:535.71:080.01:300.07:066:26Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:175.98:415.71:52-0.32:20-0.37:076:24Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:046.29:305.62:36-0.43:10-0.47:086:23Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:516.310:195.43:21-0.44:01-0.37:096:21Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:406.311:135.14:07-0.34:55-0.27:106:20Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:356.14:580.05:560.17:116:18Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:124.812:345.85:560.37:000.37:126:17Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:164.51:375.66:590.58:050.57:136:15Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:234.32:445.38:040.79:120.57:146:14Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:344.33:545.29:130.810:150.57:156:13Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:414.54:575.110:210.811:110.57:166:11Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:364.75:515.111:210.711:590.47:176:10Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:244.96:385.112:130.67:186:09Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:075.16:215.012:420.312:010.46:195:07Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:475.37:014.912:220.312:450.36:205:06New Moon26Mon
27Tue7:255.47:404.812:590.31:250.36:215:05New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:015.58:164.71:330.32:030.36:225:04New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:355.48:524.52:060.42:400.46:235:03New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:105.39:294.32:370.53:180.66:255:01Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat9:465.210:084.03:080.73:580.76:265:00Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 8:31 pm — 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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