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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 1h 02m at 5:16 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 11:48 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Oct 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:503.84:095.19:231.110:410.96:556:43Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:574.25:135.410:330.911:350.56:566:41Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:534.66:095.711:360.56:576:39Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:445.17:025.912:250.212:330.16:586:38Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:345.67:546.01:12-0.21:28-0.36:596:36New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:236.18:446.01:59-0.42:21-0.57:006:35New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:126.39:345.82:44-0.53:13-0.57:016:33New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:006.410:235.53:29-0.44:05-0.47:026:32Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:506.311:165.14:15-0.25:00-0.17:036:30Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:436.15:050.15:590.27:046:29Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:144.612:415.76:000.57:020.57:056:27First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:154.31:415.47:000.88:060.77:066:26First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:204.02:445.18:031.19:120.97:076:24First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:314.03:525.09:111.210:150.97:086:23First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:384.04:534.910:171.211:090.87:096:21Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:324.25:444.911:151.111:540.77:106:20Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:164.56:285.012:040.97:116:18Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:564.77:095.012:340.612:490.87:126:17Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:334.97:485.01:110.51:310.67:136:16Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:095.18:254.91:450.42:100.57:146:14Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:435.39:014.82:170.42:470.57:156:13Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:165.39:364.62:470.53:220.57:166:12Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:485.310:104.43:170.53:580.67:176:10Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:215.310:464.13:470.74:350.87:186:09Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:565.211:273.94:190.85:190.97:196:08Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:375.14:580.96:101.07:206:06Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:153.711:27 AM5.04:461.16:061.16:215:05Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:123.712:244.95:451.17:061.06:225:04Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:163.71:284.96:501.18:080.96:235:03Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:273.92:395.08:021.09:090.66:245:01Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:344.33:465.29:150.710:040.36:255:00Waning Crescent31Thu
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 8:32 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 maximum.

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 (81% illuminated). This places Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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