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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:44 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 02m at 12:31 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Dec 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:505.68:174.21:13-0.12:08-0.16:594:38Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:315.69:024.11:54-0.22:52-0.27:004:37Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:155.69:514.02:37-0.13:39-0.17:014:37Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:045.510:463.93:250.04:33-0.17:024:37Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:595.311:473.94:200.15:310.07:034:37Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:585.15:240.36:290.07:044:37Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:504.01:004.96:310.37:27-0.17:054:37Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:544.22:064.67:400.48:26-0.17:064:37Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:004.53:144.58:510.39:23-0.27:064:37Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:014.84:164.49:580.110:17-0.37:074:37Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:545.15:114.410:57-0.111:06-0.47:084:37Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:445.46:044.311:52-0.311:54-0.47:094:37Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:325.66:544.212:44-0.47:094:38New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:185.67:424.112:41-0.41:32-0.57:104:38New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:025.68:264.01:25-0.32:16-0.47:114:38New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:435.49:093.92:06-0.22:59-0.37:124:39New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:245.29:533.72:470.03:42-0.17:124:39Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:064.910:383.63:280.24:270.17:134:39Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:504.711:273.44:120.55:140.27:134:40Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:354.45:010.75:590.37:144:40Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:153.412:214.15:530.86:430.47:144:41First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:043.41:093.96:471.07:270.57:154:41First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:563.52:023.77:451.08:130.57:154:42First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:523.73:003.68:480.99:010.47:164:42First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:443.93:563.59:470.89:480.27:164:43Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:304.34:463.610:400.510:330.17:174:43Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:144.65:343.711:300.211:18-0.17:174:44Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:585.06:233.812:18-0.17:174:45Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:445.37:123.912:03-0.31:05-0.47:174:46Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:305.58:014.012:50-0.51:51-0.67:184:46Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:175.68:494.01:37-0.62:37-0.77:184:47Full Moon31Mon
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 3:37 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated). This places Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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