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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : 8:04 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 26m at 1:59 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Sep 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:175.012:475.46:150.27:010.56:287:31Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:144.71:465.47:110.48:070.66:297:29Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:174.52:515.48:100.59:170.76:307:28Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:294.34:035.49:160.510:260.66:317:26Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:414.45:095.610:240.511:290.46:317:24Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:444.66:085.711:270.46:327:23Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:404.87:015.812:240.212:250.26:337:21Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:325.07:515.91:150.11:180.16:347:20New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:205.28:375.82:02-0.12:080.06:357:18New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:045.49:205.72:44-0.12:530.06:367:17New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:455.49:595.43:230.03:360.26:377:15New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:255.310:385.14:010.24:180.46:387:13Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:055.211:194.84:380.45:020.66:397:12Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:465.15:170.75:490.96:407:10Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:024.512:314.95:580.96:391.16:407:09Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:474.21:174.86:411.17:311.36:417:07First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:363.92:074.77:271.38:271.46:427:05First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:313.83:044.68:181.49:271.46:437:04First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:363.74:064.79:181.410:271.36:447:02First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:403.95:024.910:191.311:171.16:457:01Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:324.15:515.111:141.16:466:59Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:184.46:365.312:030.812:030.86:476:57Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:024.87:205.612:450.512:510.56:486:56Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:455.18:055.71:260.21:380.26:496:54Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:285.58:495.82:060.02:240.06:496:53Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:105.79:335.72:47-0.13:10-0.16:506:51Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:545.910:185.53:28-0.23:57-0.16:516:49Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:406.011:085.24:11-0.14:490.06:526:48Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:325.94:590.05:480.26:536:46Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:044.912:295.85:530.36:510.46:546:45Third Quarter30Thu
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 5:01 pm — 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 52% 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 (52% 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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