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 3h 50m 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 - Mar 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:354.56:593.712:510.06:315:52Full Moon1Tue
2Wed7:134.67:373.912:400.01:24-0.16:295:53Full Moon2Wed
3Thu7:484.68:114.11:19-0.11:54-0.26:285:54Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:214.58:434.31:55-0.22:22-0.26:265:55Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:534.49:144.32:29-0.22:49-0.16:255:56Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:234.29:464.43:04-0.13:17-0.16:235:57Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:554.010:204.43:410.03:470.06:225:58Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:313.711:004.44:230.24:220.26:205:59Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:143.511:494.45:130.45:060.36:196:00Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:063.26:110.55:590.46:176:01Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:464.41:103.17:160.67:020.46:166:02Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:564.42:333.18:310.58:190.46:146:03Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:154.63:533.49:430.39:370.16:136:04Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:244.94:573.810:43-0.110:44-0.26:116:05Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:235.25:534.311:36-0.411:44-0.66:106:06Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:185.46:454.812:26-0.86:086:07New Moon16Wed
17Thu7:105.57:355.212:40-0.91:12-1.06:076:08New Moon17Thu
18Fri7:595.48:215.51:33-1.01:56-1.06:056:09New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:465.29:065.52:22-1.02:38-0.96:036:10New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:314.99:525.43:11-0.93:20-0.76:026:11Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:194.410:395.24:02-0.54:05-0.36:006:12Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:094.011:304.84:57-0.24:530.05:596:13Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:023.65:550.25:440.45:576:14First Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:234.512:593.36:550.56:390.75:566:15First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:214.22:053.18:000.77:410.95:546:16First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:294.03:173.19:080.88:491.05:526:17First Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:374.04:163.310:060.79:520.95:516:18Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:324.15:043.510:530.610:450.75:496:19Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:184.35:473.811:330.411:310.55:486:20Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:004.46:264.212:090.35:466:21Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:394.57:034.412:150.312:430.15:456:22Full Moon31Thu
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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