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 3h 22m 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 - Jan 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:006.08:334.41:19-1.02:18-1.07:184:48Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:515.99:244.42:12-1.03:07-1.07:184:48Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:405.610:164.43:04-0.83:56-0.97:184:49Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:305.211:094.33:58-0.64:46-0.77:184:50Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:214.74:54-0.25:36-0.57:184:51Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:024.312:114.25:530.16:24-0.27:184:52Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:544.21:023.86:510.37:120.07:184:53Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:484.11:573.47:510.58:020.27:184:54Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:464.02:583.18:550.68:550.37:184:55Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:424.13:583.09:560.69:470.37:184:56Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:334.24:513.010:510.510:350.37:184:57Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:204.45:393.111:390.311:210.27:174:58Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:044.56:253.212:240.17:174:59Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:474.77:093.312:050.11:050.07:175:00New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:274.87:493.512:460.01:41-0.27:165:01New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:044.88:263.61:25-0.12:15-0.37:165:02New Moon16Wed
17Thu8:394.89:013.72:01-0.22:48-0.37:165:03New Moon17Thu
18Fri9:134.79:363.82:38-0.13:20-0.37:155:04Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:484.510:143.93:16-0.13:55-0.37:155:05Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:264.310:554.03:590.04:33-0.37:145:06Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:094.111:434.14:490.15:16-0.27:145:07Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:583.85:460.26:03-0.27:135:09First Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:354.212:533.56:490.36:56-0.27:135:10First Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:364.32:013.38:000.37:58-0.27:125:11First Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:474.53:203.39:160.29:07-0.37:115:12Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:594.84:313.410:25-0.110:14-0.47:105:13Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:025.15:343.711:26-0.411:16-0.77:105:14Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:015.46:324.012:22-0.77:095:15Full Moon28Mon
29Tue6:565.67:274.312:14-0.91:13-1.07:085:17Full Moon29Tue
30Wed7:475.68:164.51:09-1.12:00-1.17:075:18Full Moon30Wed
31Thu8:355.59:034.62:00-1.12:44-1.17:075:19Full 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 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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