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 4h 39m at 5:25 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:43 am (4.0 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 - Dec 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:103.92:214.47:550.88:370.36:594:38First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:124.13:224.29:010.89:280.37:004:38Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed4:054.34:144.110:000.710:130.37:014:37Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:494.55:014.010:520.610:540.37:024:37Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:294.75:444.011:390.511:320.27:024:37Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:084.96:263.912:230.37:034:37Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:465.07:083.912:090.21:040.27:044:37Full Moon7Sun
8Mon7:235.17:483.812:460.21:430.27:054:37Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:005.18:273.71:210.22:200.27:064:37Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:355.19:053.61:550.22:570.27:074:37Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:105.09:443.52:290.33:350.37:084:37Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri9:474.910:263.43:060.44:160.47:084:37Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:284.711:133.43:470.55:010.47:094:38Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:134.64:360.65:470.47:104:38Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:033.412:024.55:340.76:340.37:114:38Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:563.612:564.36:350.77:230.27:114:38Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:533.91:574.27:410.68:170.17:124:39Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:554.33:054.18:520.49:13-0.17:124:39Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri3:544.84:094.19:590.110:08-0.37:134:39Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:495.25:084.211:00-0.311:01-0.67:144:40Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:425.66:054.211:58-0.611:55-0.77:144:40Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:365.97:034.212:55-0.87:154:41New Moon22Mon
23Tue7:306.17:584.212:48-0.81:48-0.97:154:41New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:226.18:514.21:40-0.82:39-0.97:164:42New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:135.99:454.12:31-0.73:30-0.87:164:43Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:045.610:404.03:24-0.54:23-0.67:164:43Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:585.211:373.94:20-0.25:17-0.47:174:44Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:514.75:200.16:10-0.27:174:44First Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:323.812:434.36:200.47:000.07:174:45First Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:273.81:373.97:200.67:490.17:174:46First Quarter30Tue
31Wed2:243.82:343.68:240.78:360.27:184:47First Quarter31Wed
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 8:34 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 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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