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 46m at 9:12 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:104.68:346.11:59-0.31:56-0.35:358:19Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:014.79:236.32:48-0.52:46-0.45:358:20Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:534.810:136.23:37-0.63:36-0.45:358:20Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:464.811:066.14:28-0.64:28-0.25:348:21Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:434.75:22-0.55:270.05:348:22Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:025.812:434.76:19-0.46:310.25:348:22Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:005.51:434.77:16-0.27:350.35:348:23Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:595.12:444.88:12-0.18:400.55:338:23Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:014.83:484.99:080.09:480.55:338:24Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:054.54:485.010:050.110:520.55:338:24Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:064.45:415.110:590.211:490.45:338:25Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:004.36:295.311:480.25:338:25Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:504.37:145.412:420.312:350.25:338:26Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:374.27:575.41:300.21:190.25:338:26New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:234.28:385.42:150.22:020.25:338:26New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:054.29:165.42:560.12:410.35:338:27New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:454.29:535.33:340.23:190.45:338:27New Moon17Mon
18Tue10:254.210:295.24:120.23:560.55:338:27Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:064.111:075.04:500.44:340.75:348:28Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:494.011:464.85:290.55:160.95:348:28Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:324.06:090.66:031.05:348:28Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:264.61:164.06:490.66:521.15:348:28First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:094.42:014.17:290.77:451.15:358:29First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:554.22:504.38:110.68:431.15:358:29First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:484.13:464.59:010.69:471.05:358:29First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:524.14:434.99:560.510:500.75:368:29Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:564.15:375.310:520.311:490.45:368:29Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:544.36:295.711:470.15:368:29Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:514.47:226.012:450.012:41-0.25:378:29Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:494.68:156.31:39-0.31:36-0.45:378:29Full Moon30Sun
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 12:36 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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