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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 3h 30m at 10:46 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:45 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Dec 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:406.18:104.61:04-0.61:58-0.66:594:38Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:296.29:024.51:52-0.62:49-0.77:004:38Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:206.19:574.42:41-0.63:42-0.67:014:37Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:155.910:574.33:34-0.44:41-0.47:024:37Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:145.54:34-0.15:41-0.37:034:37Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:014.212:155.25:400.16:41-0.27:044:37Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:044.21:174.86:460.37:40-0.17:044:37Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:094.22:224.57:540.48:380.07:054:37Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:134.43:264.39:020.49:330.07:064:37Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:104.64:234.210:050.310:220.07:074:37Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:594.85:134.110:590.211:080.07:084:37Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:435.05:594.011:490.111:50-0.17:084:37Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:255.16:433.912:360.07:094:38New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:065.27:253.912:300.01:18-0.17:104:38New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:445.28:053.81:090.01:58-0.17:114:38New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:215.18:443.71:450.02:360.07:114:38New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:585.09:223.62:200.13:140.07:124:39Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:354.910:023.52:540.33:530.27:134:39Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:134.710:453.43:310.54:340.37:134:40Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:544.511:313.34:120.65:170.37:144:40Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:374.34:590.76:000.47:144:40First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:173.412:224.15:520.86:430.47:154:41First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:053.51:114.06:490.87:290.37:154:41First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:593.72:093.87:520.88:200.27:164:42First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:584.03:133.89:000.69:140.07:164:43Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:554.54:143.910:040.310:07-0.37:164:43Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:474.95:104.011:02-0.111:00-0.57:174:44Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:395.46:064.111:59-0.511:52-0.77:174:45Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:315.77:024.212:53-0.87:174:45Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:256.07:574.312:45-0.91:45-1.07:184:46Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:176.08:514.31:37-1.02:36-1.17:184:47Full Moon31Fri
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 1:45 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 71% 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 (71% 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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