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 : 4:00 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 04m at 10:21 am (4.9 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 - Jan 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:494.86:133.412:120.07:184:47Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:354.97:003.412:59-0.17:184:48Full Moon2Sat
3Sun7:184.97:443.512:35-0.11:41-0.17:184:49Full Moon3Sun
4Mon7:584.98:253.51:17-0.12:19-0.17:184:50Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:354.99:033.51:550.02:56-0.17:184:51Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:114.79:423.52:330.03:310.07:184:52Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:464.610:213.43:100.24:070.17:184:53Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:234.311:023.43:490.34:440.27:184:54Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:004.111:443.54:320.55:190.27:184:54Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:393.85:200.65:560.37:184:55Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:263.612:213.66:120.76:340.37:184:56Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:123.71:093.37:080.77:180.37:174:57Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:063.92:103.18:130.78:110.27:174:58Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:074.13:213.19:240.59:120.17:174:59Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:074.54:273.210:280.210:13-0.17:175:01Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:034.95:273.411:26-0.111:10-0.47:165:02Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:585.36:253.612:21-0.57:165:03New Moon17Sun
18Mon6:535.67:213.912:07-0.71:12-0.87:155:04New Moon18Mon
19Tue7:455.88:134.21:02-0.92:01-1.07:155:05New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:355.89:034.41:55-1.02:47-1.17:145:06New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:255.79:554.52:48-1.03:35-1.17:145:07Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:155.310:484.53:42-0.94:23-1.07:135:08Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:074.911:424.54:40-0.65:14-0.87:135:09Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:014.45:41-0.36:04-0.67:125:10First Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:374.412:563.96:430.06:55-0.37:115:12First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:354.31:563.47:490.27:500.07:115:13First Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:384.23:043.18:590.38:490.17:105:14First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:434.24:093.010:060.39:480.27:095:15Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:404.35:063.011:040.310:420.27:085:16Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:314.45:563.111:560.111:310.17:085:17Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun6:174.56:433.312:410.07:075:19Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 1:10 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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