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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 2h 18m at 9:12 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Apr 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:364.62:153.88:010.38:090.35:436:23Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:504.73:304.09:090.19:230.15:426:24Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:594.94:344.410:11-0.110:29-0.25:406:25Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:005.25:314.911:07-0.411:29-0.55:396:26Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:565.46:245.311:59-0.75:376:27Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:505.58:155.612:25-0.81:49-0.96:367:28New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:425.59:045.82:19-1.02:36-0.96:347:29New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:305.39:505.83:09-1.03:21-0.96:327:30New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:185.110:375.73:57-0.84:05-0.66:317:31Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:064.711:245.44:47-0.64:52-0.36:297:31Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:574.45:40-0.25:410.16:287:32Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:145.012:504.16:350.16:340.46:277:33Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:054.71:443.87:310.47:280.76:257:34First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:594.42:423.68:280.68:250.96:247:35First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:574.23:453.69:270.79:271.06:227:36First Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:004.14:443.710:230.710:280.96:217:37First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:574.15:344.011:130.611:220.86:197:38Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:474.26:184.211:560.56:187:39Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:314.36:594.512:090.612:360.46:167:40Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:134.47:384.812:540.41:130.26:157:41Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:544.58:165.01:360.21:480.16:147:42Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:334.58:535.12:160.02:230.16:127:43Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:104.59:285.22:540.02:560.06:117:44Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:474.410:045.33:32-0.13:310.16:107:45Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:254.310:435.34:110.04:080.16:087:46Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:084.211:285.24:560.04:510.26:077:47Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:584.15:470.15:420.46:067:48Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:195.112:554.06:430.26:420.56:047:49Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:175.01:574.07:410.27:470.56:037:50Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:194.93:054.28:420.28:580.56:027:51Third Quarter30Wed
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 12:13 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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