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 5h 17m 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 - Aug 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:234.41:064.66:320.67:051.06:008:11First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:084.21:554.77:140.68:041.16:018:10First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:004.02:524.98:040.79:131.06:028:09First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:063.84:005.29:030.610:260.96:028:08Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:243.85:075.510:120.511:320.66:038:07Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:343.96:085.811:180.36:048:06Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:374.27:076.112:320.212:210.16:058:05Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:374.58:036.31:28-0.11:21-0.16:068:04Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:344.98:566.42:20-0.32:18-0.36:078:03Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:255.19:466.33:07-0.53:11-0.46:088:01Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:155.310:356.03:53-0.54:04-0.36:098:00Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:055.411:245.64:39-0.44:570.06:107:59Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:555.35:26-0.25:540.36:117:58Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:145.112:475.26:140.16:530.66:127:56Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:064.61:385.17:020.47:520.86:127:55Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:584.22:324.97:510.78:551.16:137:54Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:563.83:324.88:431.010:021.26:147:52Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:023.64:344.89:401.111:041.26:157:51Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:053.65:294.910:381.111:581.16:167:50Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:583.76:175.011:311.16:177:48Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:463.87:025.112:450.912:200.96:187:47Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:304.07:435.31:270.81:050.86:197:46New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:124.38:225.32:040.61:470.76:207:44New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:504.48:585.32:370.52:260.66:217:43New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:254.69:315.33:080.43:030.56:227:41New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:584.710:045.13:370.43:390.66:227:40Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:314.810:364.94:060.54:170.66:237:38Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:064.911:124.74:360.54:590.86:247:37Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:455.011:544.45:110.65:480.96:257:35Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:315.15:520.76:441.06:267:34First Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:434.11:245.16:400.87:461.16:277:32First Quarter31Mon
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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