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 2h 12m 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 - Nov 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:464.85:131.06:170.96:274:59Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:293.912:364.66:061.27:091.06:284:57Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:243.81:294.47:021.38:011.06:294:56Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:233.92:284.38:011.48:531.06:304:55Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:204.13:254.39:021.39:400.96:314:54Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:094.34:164.49:571.110:220.76:334:53Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:534.65:014.510:450.811:020.56:344:52Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:335.05:444.611:310.611:410.36:354:51Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:135.36:274.612:160.36:364:50New Moon9Sat
10Sun6:545.57:114.712:200.11:000.16:374:49New Moon10Sun
11Mon7:355.87:544.71:000.01:43-0.16:384:49New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:175.98:394.61:41-0.12:27-0.26:394:48New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:005.99:264.52:23-0.13:14-0.26:404:47Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:485.810:194.43:090.04:05-0.16:414:46Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:415.611:184.34:020.25:020.06:434:45Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:405.45:030.36:020.16:444:45First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:214.312:415.26:100.47:010.16:454:44First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:264.41:465.07:180.58:010.16:464:43First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:344.62:544.88:280.59:010.06:474:43First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:384.93:584.89:360.39:57-0.16:484:42Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:355.24:544.810:370.110:49-0.26:494:41Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:255.45:464.711:320.011:37-0.36:504:41Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:135.66:364.712:24-0.26:514:40Full Moon23Sat
24Sun6:595.77:234.612:23-0.31:12-0.36:524:40Full Moon24Sun
25Mon7:425.78:074.51:07-0.31:56-0.26:534:39Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:235.68:504.31:49-0.12:38-0.16:544:39Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:025.49:324.22:280.03:200.06:554:39Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:415.210:164.03:070.34:040.26:564:38Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:234.911:033.83:490.54:490.46:574:38Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:064.611:523.74:340.75:360.56:584:38Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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