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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 1h 12m at 4:00 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:523.93:285.38:361.09:580.86:556:43First Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:134.14:415.59:540.911:000.66:566:42Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:204.55:425.611:040.611:540.36:576:40Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:154.96:365.812:050.36:586:38Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:065.47:275.812:430.01:010.06:596:37Full Moon5Mon
6Tue7:545.78:165.71:29-0.21:54-0.17:006:35Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:406.09:025.52:12-0.22:43-0.27:016:34Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:236.09:455.22:53-0.23:29-0.17:026:32Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:046.010:294.93:320.04:150.27:026:31Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:465.711:144.54:110.35:030.57:036:29Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:305.44:520.75:560.87:046:28Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:034.112:185.15:381.06:521.17:056:26Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:563.81:104.96:281.37:501.37:066:25Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:533.62:064.77:241.58:511.37:076:23Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:563.63:084.68:241.69:511.37:086:22Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:023.74:124.69:301.510:431.27:096:20Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:583.95:054.610:311.411:251.07:106:19Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:434.25:504.711:231.27:116:18Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:234.66:314.812:030.812:090.97:126:16Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:014.97:114.912:380.612:530.77:136:15Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:385.27:514.91:110.51:360.57:146:13New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:155.58:304.81:450.32:170.37:166:12New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:525.79:094.72:200.32:590.27:176:11New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:305.89:504.52:550.23:410.27:186:09Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:125.89:344.32:330.33:280.36:195:08Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:595.810:274.13:150.44:230.56:205:07Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:545.611:293.94:060.65:250.66:215:06Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:575.55:090.86:290.66:225:04First Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:383.91:035.36:190.97:340.66:235:03First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:514.02:145.27:330.98:380.56:245:02First Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:044.33:245.28:480.89:360.36:255:01Waxing 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 7:18 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 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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