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 2h 30m 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 - Feb 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:004.67:253.412:170.01:21-0.17:065:20Full Moon1Mon
2Tue7:394.78:043.61:00-0.11:56-0.27:055:21Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:144.78:403.71:38-0.22:28-0.37:045:22Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:484.69:143.72:15-0.22:59-0.27:035:23Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:204.49:483.82:50-0.13:28-0.27:025:24Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:524.210:223.83:250.03:58-0.17:015:25Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:254.010:583.84:040.24:290.07:005:27Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:003.711:373.94:470.35:030.16:595:28Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:413.45:370.45:430.26:585:29Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:233.912:293.26:320.56:300.26:575:30Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:174.01:293.07:370.67:270.26:565:31Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:244.22:482.98:530.58:380.26:555:32Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:384.54:073.110:050.29:51-0.16:535:34Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun4:434.85:113.411:06-0.210:55-0.46:525:35Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:415.26:103.812:01-0.56:515:36Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:375.57:054.212:52-0.96:505:37New Moon16Tue
17Wed7:305.77:564.612:52-1.01:39-1.16:495:38New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:195.78:444.91:45-1.22:23-1.36:475:39New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:065.59:325.02:36-1.23:07-1.26:465:40Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:545.110:205.03:28-1.03:52-1.06:455:41Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:434.611:114.84:22-0.74:39-0.76:435:42Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:344.15:19-0.45:28-0.46:425:44First Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:034.612:283.66:190.06:190.06:415:45First Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:584.41:263.27:220.37:140.36:395:46First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:004.12:353.08:320.58:150.56:385:47First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:104.03:462.99:420.69:210.66:375:48Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat4:144.14:453.010:410.510:200.56:355:49Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:074.25:353.211:310.311:110.36:345:50Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:534.36:193.412:130.26:325:51Waxing Gibbous29Mon
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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