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 2h 21m 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 - Sep 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:235.410:415.43:58-0.14:180.16:297:29Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:065.311:255.04:390.15:060.46:307:28Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:505.25:200.45:570.76:307:26Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:104.612:355.06:020.76:511.06:317:25Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:574.21:224.86:461.07:461.26:327:23Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:473.92:134.77:321.28:461.46:337:22Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:453.63:124.68:231.49:521.56:347:20Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:523.54:174.69:231.410:531.46:357:19Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:563.65:144.810:251.411:431.26:367:17Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:483.86:025.011:201.26:377:15Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:344.16:465.212:271.012:081.06:387:14Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:164.47:275.31:060.812:530.86:387:12Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:564.78:075.51:420.61:370.66:397:11New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:344.98:455.52:160.42:180.46:407:09New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:115.29:225.42:490.32:590.36:417:07New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:475.410:005.33:220.23:410.26:427:06Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:265.610:415.03:570.24:260.36:437:04Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:105.611:284.74:350.35:180.56:447:03Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:005.65:200.56:170.66:457:01Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:224.412:575.56:140.67:220.86:466:59First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:244.12:015.47:140.88:300.96:476:58First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:354.03:135.48:220.99:430.86:476:56First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:564.04:285.59:370.910:500.76:486:54Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:084.35:325.610:490.711:480.46:496:53Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:074.66:285.711:520.56:506:51Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:595.07:195.812:380.212:480.36:516:50Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:475.38:075.81:250.01:400.16:526:48Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:325.68:515.62:07-0.12:280.06:536:46Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:135.79:325.42:470.03:130.16:546:45Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:515.710:125.13:240.13:550.36:556:43Waning Gibbous30Thu
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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