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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 2h 51m at 10:24 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:26 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Aug 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:564.85:270.35:470.66:008:11Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:014.812:444.96:110.36:440.76:018:10First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:524.61:375.07:000.37:440.76:028:09First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:484.42:375.17:550.48:510.76:038:08First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:534.23:445.38:560.410:020.66:038:07First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:084.24:525.610:040.311:090.46:048:06Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:194.35:535.811:100.16:058:05Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:214.66:516.112:090.112:11-0.16:068:04Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:194.97:466.21:05-0.21:09-0.36:078:02Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:145.18:386.21:57-0.42:04-0.46:088:01Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:055.39:266.12:45-0.52:55-0.46:098:00Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:535.410:125.93:30-0.53:44-0.26:107:59Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:405.410:585.54:14-0.44:330.06:117:58Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:275.311:455.14:59-0.15:250.36:127:56Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:155.15:450.26:180.66:137:55Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:334.71:034.96:310.57:130.96:137:54Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:214.31:524.87:180.78:081.16:147:52Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:124.02:454.68:060.99:081.36:157:51Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:093.83:434.68:581.110:101.36:167:50Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:123.84:424.79:541.111:061.26:177:48Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:103.85:334.810:491.011:541.06:187:47Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:004.06:185.011:390.96:197:45Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:464.27:015.212:380.812:250.76:207:44Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:294.47:435.31:180.61:100.66:217:43New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:114.78:225.41:560.41:520.46:227:41New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:504.99:005.42:310.32:330.36:227:40New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:275.19:375.43:050.23:130.26:237:38New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:045.210:155.33:390.13:540.36:247:37Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:445.310:565.14:150.24:390.36:257:35Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:295.411:444.84:570.25:310.56:267:34Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:205.45:440.36:300.66:277:32First Quarter31Thu
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 1:25 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (30% illuminated). This places Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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