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 : 10:30 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 50m at 4:45 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 - Jun 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:544.45:334.810:590.311:290.65:368:18Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:464.36:195.011:450.35:358:19Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:334.37:015.112:210.512:270.35:358:20Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:184.27:415.31:080.41:080.35:348:20Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:014.28:205.41:530.31:460.35:348:21Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:424.18:585.42:330.22:230.45:348:22Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:214.19:355.33:120.22:580.55:348:22Full Moon7Mon
8Tue10:004.010:115.23:490.33:320.65:348:23Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:393.910:485.14:270.44:070.75:338:23Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:193.811:274.95:070.54:440.95:338:24Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:033.75:500.65:281.05:338:24Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:094.812:483.76:330.66:181.15:338:25Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:534.71:353.87:170.67:131.15:338:25Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:404.52:264.08:020.68:121.15:338:26Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:344.43:224.38:510.59:190.95:338:26Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:364.44:224.79:440.410:260.75:338:27Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:404.45:175.110:390.211:290.45:338:27Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:394.56:105.611:32-0.15:338:27Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:364.67:036.012:280.012:25-0.35:338:28Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:344.77:586.31:25-0.31:19-0.45:348:28New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:314.78:526.52:20-0.52:12-0.55:348:28New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:274.89:446.43:12-0.73:05-0.55:348:28New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:214.810:376.34:05-0.63:58-0.45:348:28Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:174.711:325.94:58-0.54:54-0.15:358:29Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:164.75:54-0.35:550.15:358:29Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:285.61:144.66:50-0.26:570.45:358:29First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:245.22:114.67:440.07:580.65:368:29First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:204.73:094.68:360.29:010.85:368:29First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:184.44:074.79:290.410:040.85:368:29First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:184.15:004.810:200.511:030.85:378:29Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 7:37 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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