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 5h 09m 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 - Oct 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:344.42:065.57:260.68:270.66:556:43First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:434.43:155.48:340.79:340.66:566:41First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:574.54:255.49:460.710:370.46:576:40Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:034.85:265.510:530.511:330.36:586:38Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:595.16:205.511:520.46:596:37Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:495.47:105.512:230.112:460.27:006:35Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:365.67:575.51:090.01:370.17:016:34Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:205.78:415.41:520.02:230.07:026:32Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:015.89:225.22:330.03:060.17:036:31Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:405.710:024.93:110.13:470.37:036:29Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:185.610:424.73:470.34:290.57:046:28Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:575.411:254.44:240.65:140.77:056:26Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:395.15:040.96:021.07:066:25Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:124.112:244.95:481.16:531.17:076:23Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:033.91:134.76:371.37:451.37:086:22Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:563.82:054.67:301.48:381.37:096:20Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:543.83:024.58:271.49:331.27:106:19Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:554.04:034.59:301.410:241.17:116:17Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:504.24:584.710:301.211:100.87:126:16Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:364.65:464.811:230.911:520.67:146:15Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:195.06:315.012:120.67:156:13Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:015.47:165.112:330.31:000.37:166:12New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:455.88:035.21:150.11:480.07:176:11New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:296.08:495.21:57-0.12:35-0.27:186:09New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:146.29:375.12:41-0.23:23-0.37:196:08New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:016.310:264.93:25-0.24:13-0.27:206:07Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:526.211:214.74:13-0.15:07-0.17:216:05Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:485.95:080.16:070.17:226:04Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:234.611:49 AM5.75:100.46:100.26:235:03First Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:284.512:525.46:160.57:110.36:245:02First Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:354.51:585.27:250.78:140.36:255:01First Quarter31Tue
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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