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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 41m at 1:32 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:38 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Dec 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:246.06:544.512:47-0.56:594:38Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:186.37:504.512:37-0.61:41-0.77:004:38Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:116.38:444.41:30-0.72:32-0.77:014:37Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:036.29:394.42:22-0.63:25-0.67:024:37Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:575.910:374.33:15-0.44:21-0.47:034:37Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:535.511:374.24:13-0.15:18-0.37:044:37Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:515.15:170.26:14-0.17:044:37Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:374.212:484.66:200.47:080.07:054:37Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:364.21:464.37:240.68:010.27:064:37Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:364.32:463.98:290.78:530.37:074:37Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:334.43:443.79:320.69:420.37:084:37Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:224.54:363.610:280.610:270.37:094:37Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:074.75:223.611:180.511:090.37:094:38Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:494.86:063.512:050.37:104:38Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:304.96:503.612:480.27:114:38New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:105.07:323.612:300.21:290.17:114:38New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:495.18:123.61:080.22:060.17:124:39New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:265.08:503.51:440.22:420.17:134:39New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:025.09:273.52:200.23:180.17:134:40Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:384.810:053.52:550.33:550.17:144:40Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:154.710:473.53:340.44:330.27:144:40Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:554.511:313.64:190.55:140.27:154:41Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:384.35:110.65:560.17:154:41First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:183.812:274.16:090.66:410.17:164:42First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:104.01:223.97:110.67:310.07:164:43First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:094.32:273.78:210.58:28-0.17:164:43First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:144.63:383.79:330.39:29-0.27:174:44Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:155.04:423.710:380.010:28-0.47:174:45Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:135.45:423.911:38-0.411:26-0.77:174:45Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:105.76:424.012:36-0.77:184:46Full Moon30Sun
31Mon7:075.97:394.212:23-0.81:29-0.97:184:47Full Moon31Mon
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 4:35 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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