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 6h 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 - May 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:034.57:305.212:470.212:590.16:017:52Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:484.68:135.51:34-0.11:40-0.15:597:53Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:344.78:565.82:20-0.32:23-0.35:587:54Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:194.79:405.93:05-0.43:05-0.35:577:55Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:064.710:275.93:51-0.53:51-0.35:567:56Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:574.611:185.84:41-0.44:40-0.15:557:57Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:534.55:36-0.35:370.15:547:58Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:145.612:544.46:35-0.26:410.25:537:59Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:145.31:564.47:34-0.17:460.45:528:00Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:175.13:024.48:340.08:550.55:518:01Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:234.94:104.69:350.110:050.45:508:01Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:304.85:104.910:340.011:090.35:498:02Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:304.76:035.111:270.05:488:03Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:234.76:515.412:060.112:16-0.15:478:04Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:134.77:375.512:590.01:03-0.15:468:05New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:014.68:215.61:48-0.11:47-0.15:458:06New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:464.59:015.62:34-0.12:280.05:448:07New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:284.49:395.53:15-0.13:070.15:438:08New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:084.310:175.33:560.03:440.35:438:09Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:504.210:565.14:360.24:220.55:428:10Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:344.011:364.95:190.45:030.75:418:10Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:203.96:040.65:490.95:418:11Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:194.71:073.86:490.76:381.15:408:12First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:044.51:553.87:330.87:301.25:398:13First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:514.32:473.98:170.88:251.25:398:14First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:434.23:424.19:050.89:271.15:388:15First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:424.14:354.49:550.710:280.95:388:15Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:414.15:244.710:440.511:240.75:378:16Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:354.26:105.111:320.35:378:17Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:264.46:575.512:170.312:190.15:368:18Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:174.57:455.91:080.01:07-0.15:368:18Full Moon31Fri
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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