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 3h 28m 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 - Oct 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:295.610:524.74:000.34:390.56:566:42Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:085.411:354.34:360.65:250.86:576:40Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:515.15:140.96:161.16:586:39Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:224.012:374.95:571.27:111.36:596:37Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:133.71:274.76:451.48:081.46:596:35Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:103.62:244.67:391.59:111.57:006:34Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:163.53:294.68:401.610:111.47:016:32Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:223.74:324.79:461.511:011.27:026:31Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:163.95:234.810:461.311:431.07:036:29Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:004.36:085.011:381.07:046:28Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:414.76:505.212:210.712:250.77:056:26Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:205.17:325.312:580.51:110.57:066:25New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:595.48:135.31:340.31:560.27:076:23New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:395.78:555.22:110.12:400.07:086:22New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:196.09:385.02:480.03:250.07:096:21New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:026.110:244.83:270.04:130.17:106:19Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:496.011:164.54:100.25:070.27:116:18Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:435.94:590.46:090.47:126:16Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:164.212:455.75:580.67:150.67:136:15First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:234.01:515.57:050.88:210.67:146:14First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:364.03:025.38:170.99:290.67:156:12First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:524.14:145.39:320.910:310.57:166:11Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:594.55:165.310:420.711:250.37:176:10Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:534.86:095.311:430.57:196:08Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:415.26:585.212:120.212:360.37:206:07Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:255.47:435.112:560.11:260.27:216:06Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:065.68:265.01:360.12:120.17:226:04Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:455.79:064.82:140.12:540.27:236:03Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:225.69:444.52:500.23:340.37:246:02Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:575.510:234.33:240.44:140.57:256:01Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun9:345.310:054.02:580.63:570.76:265:00Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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