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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 1h 13m at 4:31 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 11:09 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Aug 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:144.89:346.32:58-0.42:56-0.36:018:10Full Moon1Sun
2Mon10:045.010:226.03:45-0.43:47-0.26:028:09Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:535.011:105.74:31-0.34:390.06:028:08Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:425.011:585.25:17-0.15:330.36:038:07Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:324.96:040.16:290.66:048:06Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:474.81:204.86:500.47:250.96:058:05Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:354.42:094.77:350.68:231.16:068:04Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:264.03:024.68:200.99:251.26:078:03Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:243.74:004.69:101.010:281.36:088:01Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:273.64:574.710:051.111:261.26:098:00Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:243.65:474.810:581.16:107:59Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:153.76:345.012:161.011:48 AM1.06:117:58Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:033.87:185.21:020.912:350.86:117:56Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:484.08:005.31:430.71:190.76:127:55New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:294.28:385.42:200.52:010.66:137:54New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:074.49:155.52:540.42:410.56:147:53New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:434.69:495.43:260.33:190.46:157:51New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:194.710:255.33:580.33:590.46:167:50Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:564.811:035.14:320.34:420.56:177:49Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:385.011:464.85:090.45:320.66:187:47Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:245.15:510.46:290.76:197:46First Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:364.51:165.26:380.57:300.86:207:44First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:314.22:155.27:310.68:380.96:217:43First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:364.03:245.38:320.79:520.86:217:41First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:553.94:375.59:430.711:020.66:227:40Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:114.05:425.810:540.56:237:39Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:144.36:416.012:030.411:58 AM0.36:247:37Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:124.67:366.112:590.112:570.16:257:36Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:065.08:276.11:49-0.11:52-0.16:267:34Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:555.29:146.02:35-0.22:43-0.16:277:33Full Moon30Mon
31Tue9:405.49:585.83:18-0.23:31-0.16:287:31Full Moon31Tue
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 7:50 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 88% 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 (88% 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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