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 2h 26m 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 - Jan 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:045.79:394.02:25-0.73:26-0.77:184:48Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:545.510:344.13:15-0.64:16-0.77:184:49Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:475.311:314.14:11-0.45:10-0.67:184:50Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:434.95:13-0.36:04-0.57:184:50Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:304.212:414.56:18-0.16:59-0.47:184:51Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:304.31:424.27:240.07:54-0.37:184:52Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:334.42:493.98:340.18:53-0.37:184:53Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:374.63:553.79:420.19:49-0.37:184:54Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:344.84:543.610:43-0.110:42-0.37:184:55Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:264.95:473.611:39-0.211:33-0.37:184:56Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:155.06:383.612:31-0.37:174:57New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:015.17:263.612:21-0.31:18-0.47:174:58New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:455.18:093.61:06-0.32:00-0.47:174:59New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:255.08:493.61:47-0.32:39-0.47:175:00New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:034.99:283.62:26-0.23:16-0.37:165:01Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:404.710:073.53:040.03:54-0.27:165:02Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:194.410:483.53:430.24:330.07:155:03Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:584.211:313.44:260.35:120.17:155:04Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:393.95:130.55:500.27:155:06First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:133.412:213.66:020.76:290.37:145:07First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:583.51:073.46:550.77:110.37:135:08First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:483.62:023.27:560.87:590.37:135:09First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:473.83:083.19:040.78:550.27:125:10First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:464.14:103.110:070.49:520.07:125:11Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:394.45:073.311:030.110:46-0.27:115:12Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:314.86:003.511:56-0.211:39-0.57:105:13Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:225.26:533.812:46-0.67:095:15Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:135.57:454.012:32-0.81:34-0.97:095:16Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:035.78:344.31:24-1.02:20-1.07:085:17Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:515.79:234.42:14-1.13:05-1.17:075:18Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu9:405.510:144.53:06-1.03:53-1.17:065:19Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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