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 3h 42m 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 - Feb 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:315.211:094.64:01-0.94:43-0.97:055:20Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:254.75:00-0.65:35-0.77:045:22Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:054.512:214.36:02-0.46:28-0.57:035:23Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:024.51:193.87:06-0.17:23-0.37:035:24Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:044.42:263.58:140.18:23-0.17:025:25Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:114.43:373.39:250.19:250.07:015:26Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:134.54:393.210:280.110:230.06:595:27Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:084.55:343.311:250.011:160.06:585:28Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:584.66:243.412:15-0.16:575:30Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:444.77:093.512:05-0.112:59-0.26:565:31New Moon10Sun
11Mon7:264.87:493.712:50-0.21:38-0.36:555:32New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:044.88:263.81:30-0.22:13-0.46:545:33New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:404.79:013.82:08-0.22:46-0.36:535:34New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:154.69:353.82:44-0.23:19-0.36:525:35Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:494.410:103.83:190.03:51-0.16:505:36Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:244.110:463.83:560.14:230.06:495:38Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:003.811:243.84:370.34:580.16:485:39Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:393.65:230.55:350.26:475:40First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:053.812:223.36:130.66:170.36:455:41First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:523.81:143.17:110.77:070.46:445:42First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:503.92:223.08:200.78:080.36:435:43First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:004.13:383.19:330.59:170.26:415:44Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:074.54:433.310:350.210:22-0.16:405:45Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:064.95:403.711:31-0.211:21-0.56:395:46Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:015.26:344.112:22-0.66:375:47Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:555.57:264.512:17-0.81:11-0.96:365:49Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:465.78:154.91:11-1.11:56-1.16:345:50Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:355.79:035.12:03-1.22:41-1.26:335:51Full Moon28Thu
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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