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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : 10:46 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 22m at 4:27 pm (4.7 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 - Mar 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:255.39:525.02:56-1.03:28-0.96:325:51Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:114.910:404.83:46-0.84:13-0.76:315:52Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:584.411:284.64:38-0.44:59-0.36:295:53Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:474.05:32-0.15:460.06:285:54Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:184.412:373.56:280.26:350.36:265:56Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:104.21:323.27:270.57:270.66:255:57Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:084.02:383.08:320.78:260.76:235:58Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:134.03:453.09:370.79:280.76:225:59Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:124.14:423.110:320.610:240.66:206:00Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:034.25:303.311:200.411:130.46:196:01Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:494.46:143.612:030.26:176:02Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:314.66:543.812:410.06:166:03Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:114.77:324.112:400.01:16-0.16:146:04New Moon13Sun
14Mon7:484.88:064.31:18-0.11:48-0.26:126:05New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:234.78:394.41:55-0.22:19-0.36:116:06New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:574.69:134.62:31-0.22:50-0.36:096:07Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:324.59:484.73:09-0.23:24-0.26:086:08Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:114.210:294.73:52-0.14:01-0.16:066:09Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:554.011:174.74:410.14:460.06:056:10Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:473.75:380.25:380.16:036:11First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:124.712:483.56:410.36:370.26:016:12First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:164.72:013.47:520.47:460.36:006:13First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:314.73:213.69:060.39:010.25:586:14First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:474.84:293.910:120.010:110.05:576:15Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:525.15:284.311:10-0.311:14-0.35:556:15Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:495.36:214.712:02-0.55:546:16Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:435.47:125.112:11-0.612:50-0.75:526:17Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:325.47:585.31:04-0.81:34-0.85:506:18Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:185.38:425.41:53-0.92:16-0.85:496:19Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:025.09:245.42:39-0.82:56-0.65:476:20Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu9:454.710:075.23:25-0.53:37-0.35:466:21Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 7:36 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 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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