Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:12 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 26m at 3:14 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Dec 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:524.45:240.96:220.66:594:38Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:423.712:394.26:171.07:060.77:004:37Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:333.71:304.07:121.17:530.77:014:37Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:283.82:273.98:121.18:420.67:024:37Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:224.13:253.89:130.99:300.57:034:37Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:114.44:193.910:090.710:160.27:044:37Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:564.75:074.011:000.411:010.07:054:37Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:405.15:564.111:490.111:46-0.27:064:37Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:255.46:454.312:38-0.37:074:37New Moon9Mon
10Tue7:125.77:354.412:33-0.41:25-0.57:074:37New Moon10Tue
11Wed7:595.98:244.41:20-0.62:12-0.77:084:37New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:465.99:144.42:08-0.63:00-0.77:094:38Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:365.810:084.42:58-0.53:51-0.77:104:38Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:295.611:064.43:52-0.44:45-0.67:104:38Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:265.34:53-0.25:42-0.57:114:38First Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:074.412:254.95:580.06:38-0.47:124:39First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:084.41:264.67:040.17:36-0.37:124:39First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:124.52:314.38:120.28:34-0.27:134:39First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:174.63:364.19:210.29:32-0.27:134:40Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:154.84:354.010:220.110:25-0.37:144:40Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:075.05:274.011:18-0.111:14-0.37:154:41Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:555.16:174.012:09-0.27:154:41Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:405.27:044.012:01-0.312:56-0.37:154:42Full Moon23Mon
24Tue7:235.27:484.012:45-0.31:39-0.37:164:42Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:025.28:293.91:27-0.32:19-0.37:164:43Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:405.19:083.92:06-0.22:56-0.37:174:44Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:164.99:483.82:43-0.13:34-0.17:174:44Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:534.710:293.73:210.14:130.07:174:45Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:314.411:133.64:010.34:520.17:174:46Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:114.211:573.64:460.55:320.27:184:46Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue11:533.95:340.66:120.37:184:47Third Quarter31Tue
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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