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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : 10:24 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 08m at 4:00 pm (5.2 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 - Jan 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:414.44:583.610:520.310:450.07:184:47Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue5:264.65:453.611:410.211:290.07:184:48Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed6:094.76:303.612:270.07:184:49Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu6:504.87:133.712:11-0.11:08-0.17:184:50Full Moon4Thu
5Fri7:294.87:543.712:52-0.21:46-0.27:184:51Full Moon5Fri
6Sat8:064.98:323.71:30-0.22:21-0.27:184:52Full Moon6Sat
7Sun8:414.89:093.72:06-0.12:55-0.27:184:53Full Moon7Sun
8Mon9:154.79:463.72:41-0.13:29-0.17:184:54Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:494.510:243.73:170.04:04-0.17:184:55Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:254.311:043.73:570.24:410.07:184:55Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu11:044.111:483.74:430.35:210.07:184:56Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:493.95:350.46:050.07:174:57Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:363.912:393.86:310.46:540.07:174:59Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:314.01:393.67:350.47:50-0.17:175:00Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:364.32:513.68:460.28:54-0.27:165:01Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue3:424.64:023.79:550.09:57-0.47:165:02Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed4:425.05:053.910:56-0.410:57-0.77:165:03Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:395.46:044.111:54-0.711:55-1.07:155:04Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:355.77:024.412:49-1.17:155:05New Moon19Fri
20Sat7:295.97:564.612:51-1.21:40-1.37:145:06New Moon20Sat
21Sun8:205.98:484.71:44-1.32:28-1.47:145:07New Moon21Sun
22Mon9:105.79:384.72:36-1.23:16-1.37:135:08Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:595.410:304.63:28-1.04:06-1.17:135:09Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:505.011:244.54:23-0.74:56-0.97:125:11Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu11:424.55:21-0.45:48-0.67:115:12First Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:174.312:354.06:19-0.16:38-0.37:115:13First Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:124.11:293.67:190.27:300.07:105:14First Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:104.02:303.38:230.48:250.17:095:15First Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:114.03:333.29:270.49:210.27:085:16Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue4:084.04:293.210:250.410:140.27:085:17Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed4:574.25:193.311:150.211:020.17:075:19Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 7:12 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 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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