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 53m at 10:30 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:374.811:113.53:530.75:010.56:594:38Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:224.64:400.85:490.57:004:38Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:013.512:114.55:360.96:370.57:014:37First Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:543.61:054.46:360.97:280.47:024:37First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:533.92:064.47:420.88:240.27:034:37First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:564.23:134.48:530.69:200.07:044:37Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:554.74:144.59:580.210:13-0.37:054:37Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:495.25:114.610:58-0.111:05-0.67:054:37Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:415.66:074.711:55-0.511:57-0.87:064:37Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:336.07:024.712:51-0.87:074:37Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:266.27:574.712:49-0.91:44-0.97:084:37Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:186.28:504.61:40-0.92:36-1.07:094:38Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:096.19:444.52:30-0.83:28-0.87:094:38Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:025.810:414.33:23-0.64:23-0.67:104:38Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:575.411:404.24:19-0.35:21-0.47:114:38Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:535.05:200.16:17-0.27:114:39Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:394.012:494.66:220.37:120.07:124:39Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:384.01:464.27:240.58:060.17:134:39Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:384.02:463.98:270.68:590.27:134:40Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:354.13:443.89:290.69:480.27:144:40Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:244.34:343.710:240.510:320.27:144:41Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:084.55:203.611:140.411:130.17:154:41Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:494.66:043.711:590.211:530.17:154:42Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:304.86:473.712:420.17:164:42New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:094.97:293.712:320.01:230.07:164:43New Moon25Fri
26Sat7:475.08:083.71:090.02:00-0.17:174:43New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:245.08:463.61:440.02:36-0.17:174:44New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:594.99:233.62:190.03:12-0.17:174:45Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:354.810:023.52:550.13:50-0.17:174:45Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:134.710:443.53:340.24:310.07:184:46Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu10:554.511:313.54:190.35:150.07:184:47Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 1:55 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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