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 : in 3h 48m at 12:17 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 7:03 pm (6.1 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 - Nov 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:244.73:415.09:110.69:500.36:265:00Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat4:215.14:384.910:140.410:390.16:274:58Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:115.45:294.911:100.311:250.16:284:57Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:585.66:164.812:020.16:294:56New Moon4Mon
5Tue6:425.87:024.712:090.012:500.06:314:55New Moon5Tue
6Wed7:255.87:454.612:510.11:350.06:324:54New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:055.88:264.41:300.22:170.16:334:53New Moon7Thu
8Fri8:445.69:064.22:080.32:580.36:344:52Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:225.49:474.02:440.53:400.56:354:51Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:035.210:323.83:220.74:260.76:364:50Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:474.911:223.64:031.05:140.86:374:49Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:354.74:521.26:030.96:384:48First Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:133.612:234.55:461.36:501.06:394:48First Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:063.61:144.36:421.47:371.06:414:47First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:013.72:094.27:421.48:240.96:424:46First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:574.03:074.28:461.29:120.76:434:45Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun3:484.34:004.29:451.09:560.56:444:44Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon4:334.74:494.310:380.710:400.36:454:44Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:165.15:364.411:280.411:240.16:464:43Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:005.56:254.412:180.16:474:42Full Moon20Wed
21Thu6:465.87:154.412:09-0.11:07-0.26:484:42Full Moon21Thu
22Fri7:346.18:054.412:56-0.31:55-0.36:494:41Full Moon22Fri
23Sat8:236.18:564.41:44-0.42:45-0.46:504:41Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:136.19:504.32:33-0.33:36-0.36:514:40Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:075.910:494.33:26-0.24:33-0.26:534:40Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:055.611:514.34:250.05:32-0.16:544:39Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:055.25:310.26:300.06:554:39Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:544.41:074.96:380.47:270.06:564:39Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:574.52:114.67:460.58:240.16:574:38Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:014.73:164.38:550.59:190.16:584:38Waning Crescent30Sat
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 3:40 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 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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