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 5h 32m 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 - Sep 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:295.711:525.24:58-0.25:330.26:297:30Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:205.55:470.16:310.56:297:28Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:454.81:135.26:390.57:290.86:307:26Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:394.42:075.07:310.88:291.06:317:25Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:364.13:064.88:251.09:311.16:327:23Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:394.04:074.89:231.110:311.16:337:22Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:414.05:034.810:221.111:231.16:347:20Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:334.15:524.911:151.16:357:19Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:194.36:355.112:090.912:030.96:367:17Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:024.57:165.212:500.812:470.86:377:15Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:434.87:565.21:280.61:290.66:377:14New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:224.98:345.32:030.52:090.56:387:12New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:595.19:095.22:360.42:470.46:397:11New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:335.29:435.13:080.43:230.46:407:09New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:075.310:184.93:390.44:010.56:417:07Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:445.310:564.84:120.54:430.66:427:06Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:255.311:414.64:500.65:320.76:437:04Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:135.35:360.76:280.86:447:03Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:344.41:095.36:290.77:290.96:457:01First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:334.32:105.37:300.88:340.86:466:59First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:424.33:205.38:370.89:420.76:466:58First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:584.44:315.59:490.710:460.46:476:56Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:064.75:335.710:580.411:430.16:486:55Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:055.26:305.911:590.16:496:53Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:595.57:236.012:36-0.112:56-0.16:506:51Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:515.98:156.01:26-0.31:50-0.36:516:50Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:406.19:045.92:13-0.42:41-0.46:526:48Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:266.19:505.62:58-0.43:30-0.36:536:47Full Moon28Sat
29Sun10:126.010:365.33:41-0.24:18-0.16:546:45Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:575.811:254.94:250.15:080.36:556:43Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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