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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:51 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3m at 10:36 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Apr 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:484.310:035.03:33-0.23:310.05:446:22Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:303.910:444.74:190.14:090.35:436:23Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:153.611:284.55:080.44:510.65:416:24Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:043.36:010.75:380.85:396:25First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:174.21:593.17:560.97:301.06:387:26First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:124.13:033.08:581.08:301.16:367:27First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:184.04:133.110:021.09:391.16:357:28First Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:264.05:113.410:560.910:431.06:337:29Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:214.25:573.711:400.711:370.76:327:30Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:074.36:394.112:190.56:307:31Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:504.57:184.512:250.412:560.26:297:32Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:324.67:574.91:100.21:310.06:277:33Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:134.78:355.21:54-0.12:07-0.16:267:34Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:534.69:145.42:37-0.32:43-0.26:247:35Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:344.59:545.63:20-0.43:20-0.26:237:36Full Moon15Wed
16Thu10:174.310:385.64:05-0.34:01-0.16:227:37Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:054.111:295.54:55-0.24:470.06:207:38Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:013.95:530.05:420.26:197:39Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:275.31:043.76:560.26:460.46:177:40Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:305.12:133.78:010.37:560.66:167:41Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:394.93:283.89:070.39:110.66:147:42Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:534.84:394.110:120.210:250.56:137:43Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:004.85:384.511:090.111:290.36:127:43Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:574.96:284.811:59-0.16:107:44Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:484.97:155.212:260.012:45-0.26:097:45Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:364.87:585.41:18-0.11:28-0.26:087:46New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:214.78:395.52:06-0.22:08-0.26:067:47New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:034.59:175.52:50-0.22:45-0.16:057:48New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:434.39:545.43:31-0.13:210.16:047:49New Moon29Wed
30Thu10:224.110:315.24:120.13:560.36:037:50Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 1:43 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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