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 5h 22m 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 - Apr 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:594.56:264.512:040.15:436:23Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:414.67:054.812:170.012:41-0.15:416:24Full Moon2Tue
3Wed7:214.77:445.01:00-0.21:17-0.25:406:25Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:004.78:215.21:41-0.31:53-0.35:386:26Full Moon4Thu
5Fri8:394.79:005.32:22-0.42:30-0.35:376:27Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:214.69:435.43:05-0.43:10-0.35:356:28Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:064.411:315.34:52-0.34:55-0.16:347:29Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:594.25:46-0.25:480.06:327:30Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:255.212:584.16:450.06:490.26:317:31Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:255.02:024.07:470.17:540.36:297:32Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:304.93:134.08:520.19:050.36:287:33Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:424.84:254.29:580.110:170.26:267:34Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:514.95:284.610:59-0.111:230.06:257:35Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:515.06:224.911:53-0.36:237:36Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:455.07:135.212:21-0.212:44-0.46:227:37Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:365.18:005.41:15-0.41:31-0.56:207:38New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:245.08:445.62:05-0.52:15-0.56:197:38New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:094.99:265.52:51-0.52:56-0.46:177:39New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:514.710:055.43:34-0.43:35-0.26:167:40New Moon19Fri
20Sat10:324.510:455.24:17-0.24:140.06:157:41Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:154.211:265.05:010.14:540.36:137:42Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:014.05:480.35:380.66:127:43Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:094.712:493.86:370.66:250.86:117:44Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:564.51:403.67:260.77:161.06:097:45First Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:454.32:343.68:170.98:111.16:087:46First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:394.13:343.69:100.99:121.16:077:47First Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:404.14:323.810:040.810:141.06:057:48First Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:404.15:214.110:520.711:100.86:047:49Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:314.26:064.511:360.56:037:50Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:174.46:484.912:000.512:170.36:027:51Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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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