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 2h 54m 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 - Jul 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:124.05:474.911:080.511:550.75:378:29Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:013.96:305.011:520.65:388:29Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:483.97:125.212:440.612:340.65:388:28Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun7:333.97:545.31:290.51:150.55:398:28Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:173.98:345.42:110.41:550.55:398:28Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:594.09:125.42:500.32:330.55:408:28Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:384.09:495.33:270.33:090.55:418:28Full Moon7Wed
8Thu10:164.010:255.24:030.33:450.65:418:27Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:544.011:015.14:400.44:230.75:428:27Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:344.011:405.05:180.45:050.85:428:27Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:164.15:580.55:540.95:438:26Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:234.81:014.26:390.56:480.95:448:26Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:094.61:494.47:230.47:460.95:458:25Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:004.52:444.78:110.48:510.95:458:25Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:014.33:465.09:060.310:020.75:468:24Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:104.24:495.310:050.211:090.45:478:24Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:164.35:485.711:060.05:478:23Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun6:184.46:466.112:110.112:04-0.25:488:23Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:184.67:436.31:10-0.21:01-0.35:498:22New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:174.88:386.42:05-0.41:58-0.45:508:21New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:124.99:306.42:57-0.62:52-0.55:518:21New Moon21Wed
22Thu10:055.010:216.23:47-0.63:44-0.45:518:20Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:575.011:125.94:36-0.54:38-0.15:528:19Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:514.95:27-0.35:340.15:538:18Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:045.512:444.96:19-0.16:320.45:548:17Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:555.01:364.87:080.27:300.75:558:17First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:464.62:294.77:570.48:290.95:568:16First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:394.23:244.78:460.69:301.05:568:15First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:373.94:204.79:370.810:311.15:578:14First Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:373.85:124.810:290.911:261.05:588:13Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat5:313.75:594.911:170.95:598:12Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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