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 : 9:12 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 50m at 3:14 am (4.0 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 - Oct 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:455.55:110.46:020.66:566:42Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:164.612:355.26:010.76:580.96:576:40Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:094.31:275.06:531.07:551.16:586:39Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:044.12:214.87:471.28:521.26:586:37Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:044.03:214.68:451.49:511.26:596:36Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:064.04:214.69:461.410:431.17:006:34Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:014.25:134.710:431.311:291.07:016:33Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:474.45:594.811:331.17:026:31Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:294.76:414.912:090.812:180.97:036:29Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:095.07:215.012:470.61:010.67:046:28New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:485.28:015.01:230.51:430.57:056:26New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:265.48:395.01:580.42:230.37:066:25New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:025.69:175.02:320.33:030.37:076:24New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:395.79:564.83:070.33:430.37:086:22Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:195.710:394.73:440.34:270.37:096:21Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:035.711:284.54:260.45:180.47:106:19Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:555.65:150.56:150.57:116:18Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:254.412:535.56:140.77:160.67:126:16First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:284.31:555.37:190.88:190.57:136:15First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:374.43:045.38:280.89:230.57:146:14First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:494.64:145.39:400.710:250.37:156:12Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:544.95:175.410:480.411:210.17:166:11Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:515.36:125.411:490.27:176:10Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:425.77:055.512:12-0.112:45-0.17:186:08Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:325.97:555.41:01-0.31:37-0.27:206:07Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:196.18:435.31:47-0.32:26-0.37:216:06Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:036.18:285.11:32-0.32:13-0.26:225:05Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:465.99:124.92:14-0.12:580.06:235:03Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:285.79:574.62:550.13:440.26:245:02Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:115.410:454.33:370.54:330.56:255:01Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:575.111:374.14:230.85:250.76:265:00Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 6:13 am — 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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