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 4h 52m 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 - Feb 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:195.29:494.62:49-1.03:27-1.07:065:20Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:044.810:354.53:37-0.74:10-0.77:055:21Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:484.411:234.34:28-0.44:54-0.57:045:22Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:343.95:20-0.15:39-0.27:035:23Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:104.212:203.56:140.36:240.17:025:25Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:594.01:103.17:100.57:110.37:015:26Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:543.92:102.98:130.78:050.57:005:27Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:563.83:192.89:200.79:050.56:595:28Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:573.94:202.810:190.610:020.56:585:29Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:504.15:123.011:100.410:530.36:575:30Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:374.35:593.211:550.211:400.16:555:32Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:204.56:433.512:350.06:545:33Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:014.77:223.712:23-0.11:11-0.26:535:34New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:394.87:593.91:04-0.21:44-0.46:525:35New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:154.88:344.11:43-0.42:16-0.56:515:36New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:504.79:094.32:21-0.42:48-0.56:495:37Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:264.59:464.43:00-0.43:23-0.56:485:38Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:054.310:284.53:44-0.34:01-0.56:475:39Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:494.011:174.64:34-0.24:45-0.36:465:41Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:403.75:320.05:36-0.26:445:42First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:124.612:393.46:360.26:34-0.16:435:43First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:154.51:503.37:470.27:400.06:425:44First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:304.53:123.39:030.28:54-0.16:405:45Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:464.74:243.510:120.010:05-0.26:395:46Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:514.95:243.911:11-0.311:08-0.56:385:47Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:495.16:194.312:04-0.66:365:48Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:425.27:104.612:05-0.712:52-0.86:355:49Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:305.37:564.812:58-0.91:35-0.96:335:50Full Moon28Thu
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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