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 3h 01m 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 - Aug 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:125.510:336.13:50-0.74:02-0.56:018:10Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:055.511:255.84:38-0.64:58-0.26:018:09Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat11:595.45:29-0.45:560.16:028:08Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:195.312:545.36:22-0.26:560.46:038:07Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:134.91:485.17:140.17:570.66:048:06Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:084.52:455.08:060.48:590.86:058:05Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:074.23:464.99:010.610:030.96:068:04Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:114.04:454.99:580.811:030.96:078:03Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:093.95:374.910:520.811:550.86:088:02Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat6:014.06:235.011:420.86:098:00Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:484.17:065.212:420.712:290.76:107:59Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:324.37:485.31:250.61:130.66:107:58New Moon12Mon
13Tue8:144.48:275.32:040.51:540.56:117:57New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:534.69:035.32:390.42:330.56:127:55New Moon14Wed
15Thu9:304.79:385.23:120.33:100.56:137:54New Moon15Thu
16Fri10:054.710:115.13:440.43:460.56:147:53Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat10:404.710:454.94:150.44:230.66:157:51Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun11:164.811:214.74:470.55:040.76:167:50Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:564.85:240.65:520.96:177:49Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:024.512:424.96:060.66:460.96:187:47First Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:504.31:334.96:540.77:441.06:197:46First Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:454.22:315.17:490.78:500.96:207:44First Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:524.13:405.28:510.610:000.86:207:43First Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:084.24:485.510:010.511:050.56:217:42Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:174.55:495.811:080.36:227:40Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:184.86:466.112:040.112:090.06:237:39Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:155.27:416.312:58-0.21:08-0.36:247:37Full Moon27Tue
28Wed8:095.58:346.31:50-0.52:03-0.56:257:36Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:015.89:246.22:38-0.62:56-0.56:267:34Full Moon29Thu
30Fri9:505.910:126.03:25-0.63:47-0.46:277:33Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat10:395.911:015.64:10-0.44:38-0.26:287:31Waning Gibbous31Sat
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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