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 20m at 8:16 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 2:55 pm (4.9 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 - Oct 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:325.28:445.12:100.52:250.56:556:42New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:075.39:195.02:420.53:010.56:566:41New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:415.39:534.83:120.53:370.56:576:39New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:145.310:274.63:420.64:130.76:586:38Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:495.211:044.44:140.74:530.86:596:36Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:285.211:474.24:500.85:400.97:006:34Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:145.15:340.96:341.07:016:33Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:384.11:075.16:271.07:311.07:026:31First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:374.12:075.17:281.08:330.97:036:30First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:444.13:155.28:351.09:380.77:046:28First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:574.44:255.39:480.810:390.47:056:27Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:034.85:265.610:560.511:350.17:066:25Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:595.36:235.811:570.17:076:24Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:525.77:175.912:26-0.212:54-0.27:086:22Full Moon14Tue
15Wed7:446.18:105.91:17-0.51:49-0.57:096:21Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:356.49:015.82:05-0.62:41-0.67:106:20Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:236.49:505.62:52-0.63:31-0.57:116:18Full Moon17Fri
18Sat10:116.310:415.23:39-0.44:23-0.37:126:17Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:016.111:344.94:26-0.15:170.07:136:15Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:535.75:170.36:150.37:146:14Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:304.612:485.46:130.67:140.67:156:13Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:284.31:445.07:100.98:120.87:166:11Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:284.12:424.88:101.19:110.97:176:10Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:304.13:434.69:111.210:070.97:186:09Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:304.24:414.610:121.210:570.87:196:07Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:204.44:304.610:061.110:400.76:205:06Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:034.65:134.710:540.911:190.66:215:05Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:434.95:554.711:390.711:560.56:225:04Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:225.16:354.712:210.66:245:02New Moon29Wed
30Thu7:005.37:144.712:310.41:000.46:255:01New Moon30Thu
31Fri7:375.47:524.61:050.41:390.36:265:00New Moon31Fri
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 11:35 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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