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 5h 48m 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 - Feb 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:363.91:453.37:440.57:510.17:055:21Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:404.12:583.38:540.48:560.07:045:22Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:464.44:083.410:000.110:00-0.37:035:23Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:454.85:083.711:00-0.310:59-0.67:025:24Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:405.26:064.111:55-0.711:56-0.97:015:25Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:355.57:014.412:47-1.07:005:26New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:275.77:544.712:51-1.21:36-1.36:595:28New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:185.88:444.91:44-1.32:24-1.46:585:29New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:075.79:345.02:36-1.33:11-1.46:575:30Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:585.410:274.93:28-1.24:00-1.26:565:31Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:505.011:214.84:24-0.94:52-0.96:555:32Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:444.55:24-0.55:45-0.66:545:33First Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:174.612:404.06:25-0.26:39-0.36:525:34First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:144.41:403.77:280.17:35-0.16:515:36First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:174.22:463.48:350.28:360.16:505:37First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:234.13:513.39:400.39:360.26:495:38Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:224.24:473.410:380.210:310.16:485:39Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:124.35:363.511:280.111:200.06:465:40Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:584.46:223.712:130.06:455:41Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:404.57:033.812:05-0.112:53-0.26:445:42Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:194.67:424.012:47-0.21:29-0.36:425:43Full Moon21Fri
22Sat7:554.78:184.11:26-0.32:02-0.36:415:44Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:304.68:534.22:02-0.32:33-0.36:405:46Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:024.59:264.22:37-0.23:04-0.26:385:47Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:354.310:004.13:11-0.13:34-0.16:375:48Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:084.110:364.13:490.04:070.06:355:49Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:453.911:164.14:300.24:440.16:345:50Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:273.75:190.35:280.26:335:51Third Quarter28Fri
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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