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 5h 05m 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 - Dec 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:594.94:154.29:590.410:100.16:594:38Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:505.15:074.110:550.310:570.17:004:38Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:365.25:554.011:470.111:420.07:014:37Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:205.36:413.912:350.17:014:37New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:035.47:253.912:250.11:190.07:024:37New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:445.48:063.81:060.12:000.07:034:37New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:225.38:463.81:440.12:380.17:044:37New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:005.19:253.72:210.33:170.17:054:37Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:375.010:063.62:570.43:560.37:064:37Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:164.710:493.53:350.64:370.47:074:37Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:574.511:343.54:180.75:180.57:084:37Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:404.35:070.95:590.57:084:37First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:203.512:234.05:591.06:400.57:094:38First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:063.71:113.86:551.07:230.57:104:38First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:583.92:073.77:560.98:110.47:114:38First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:554.13:103.69:030.89:050.27:114:38Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:514.54:113.710:060.59:580.07:124:39Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:434.95:063.811:030.210:51-0.27:124:39Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:345.36:013.911:58-0.211:44-0.57:134:39Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:265.76:574.112:51-0.57:144:40Full Moon20Fri
21Sat7:195.97:524.212:37-0.71:42-0.77:144:40Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:116.08:444.31:30-0.82:31-0.97:154:41Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:025.99:384.42:23-0.83:21-0.97:154:41Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:555.710:334.43:17-0.74:13-0.87:164:42Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:495.311:314.44:15-0.55:07-0.67:164:42Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:454.95:17-0.26:01-0.57:164:43Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:294.412:424.46:210.06:54-0.37:174:44Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:284.41:414.07:250.27:48-0.17:174:44Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:294.42:453.78:330.38:440.07:174:45Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:304.53:483.59:380.39:390.17:174:46Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:254.64:443.410:370.310:300.17:184:47Waning Crescent31Tue
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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