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 : 8:16 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 16m at 2:10 am (4.2 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 - Mar 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:535.310:195.23:26-1.13:52-1.16:315:52Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:464.911:145.04:22-0.94:43-0.86:305:53Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:424.55:22-0.55:38-0.56:295:54First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:114.912:414.16:25-0.26:35-0.36:275:55First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:124.61:453.77:300.07:360.06:265:56First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:184.52:563.68:400.28:410.26:245:57First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:284.44:033.69:460.29:450.26:235:58Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:294.44:593.710:440.110:420.16:215:59Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:224.55:493.911:350.011:330.06:206:00Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:084.66:344.012:19-0.16:186:01Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:514.77:144.212:19-0.112:59-0.26:176:02Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:304.77:524.41:02-0.21:35-0.36:156:03Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:064.78:274.51:40-0.32:08-0.36:136:04Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:404.69:014.52:17-0.22:39-0.26:126:05Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:144.49:354.52:52-0.13:09-0.16:106:06Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:474.210:094.43:270.03:400.16:096:07Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:224.010:464.34:050.24:130.36:076:08Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:003.711:264.24:480.44:500.46:066:09Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:423.55:350.55:330.56:046:10Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:124.212:313.46:270.66:240.66:026:11Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:054.21:313.37:260.77:240.66:016:12Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:094.22:453.48:330.68:340.55:596:13Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:204.43:553.79:390.39:440.25:586:14Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:234.84:544.110:360.010:46-0.15:566:15Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:195.15:474.611:28-0.411:43-0.55:556:16Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:135.46:395.112:18-0.75:536:17New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:065.67:305.512:38-0.91:07-1.05:516:18New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:575.68:195.71:31-1.11:53-1.15:506:19New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:465.59:085.82:22-1.22:39-1.15:486:20Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:365.29:585.73:13-1.03:27-0.95:476:21Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue10:294.910:515.54:08-0.84:18-0.65:456:22Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 5:13 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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