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 1h 34m 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 - Nov 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:125.58:284.51:380.32:160.36:274:59New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:475.59:044.42:110.42:540.46:284:58Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:235.49:444.32:460.43:350.46:294:57Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:045.410:314.13:250.64:220.56:304:56Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:525.311:254.14:120.75:160.56:314:55Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:475.25:090.86:130.56:324:54First Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:254.112:465.16:130.87:110.56:334:53First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:304.21:525.07:210.88:120.36:354:52First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:404.53:025.08:330.69:130.16:364:51Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:454.94:065.19:420.310:09-0.16:374:50Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:425.35:035.210:440.011:02-0.46:384:49Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:345.75:585.211:41-0.311:52-0.56:394:48Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:266.06:515.212:36-0.56:404:47Full Moon13Thu
14Fri7:166.27:435.212:42-0.61:28-0.66:414:46Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:046.28:325.01:29-0.62:17-0.66:424:46Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:506.19:204.82:15-0.43:05-0.46:434:45Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:375.810:104.53:01-0.23:55-0.16:444:44Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:245.511:034.23:490.24:480.16:464:43Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:155.111:584.04:410.55:420.46:474:43Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:064.85:360.86:350.56:484:42Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:523.912:574.56:321.07:270.76:494:42Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:483.91:524.27:301.18:190.76:504:41Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:463.92:504.18:311.19:090.76:514:41Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:394.13:454.19:291.09:540.66:524:40Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:264.44:344.110:210.910:350.56:534:40Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:084.65:184.111:080.611:140.36:544:39Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:484.96:014.211:520.411:530.26:554:39Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:285.16:434.212:350.26:564:38New Moon28Fri
29Sat7:075.37:254.212:310.11:160.16:574:38New Moon29Sat
30Sun7:465.48:064.21:080.01:56-0.16:584:38New Moon30Sun
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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