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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:49 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 45m at 10:33 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:38 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Feb 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:575.310:274.73:25-1.04:03-1.17:055:20Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:484.911:214.74:21-0.84:52-0.97:045:22Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:414.45:22-0.55:42-0.67:035:23First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:154.612:363.96:23-0.26:34-0.37:025:24First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:124.41:353.47:280.17:28-0.17:015:25First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:154.32:443.18:390.38:290.27:005:26First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:234.23:543.09:490.39:320.26:595:27Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:264.34:543.010:500.310:290.26:585:29Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:194.35:463.111:430.211:210.16:575:30Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:074.56:333.312:300.06:565:31Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:504.67:163.512:090.01:10-0.16:555:32Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:304.77:543.712:52-0.11:45-0.26:545:33Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:054.78:293.81:31-0.22:17-0.36:535:34Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:394.69:033.92:07-0.22:47-0.26:515:35Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:114.49:363.92:42-0.13:16-0.26:505:36Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:424.210:093.93:170.03:44-0.16:495:38Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:144.010:443.93:540.14:140.06:485:39Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:483.711:224.04:360.34:470.26:465:40Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:273.45:230.45:250.26:455:41Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:054.012:133.26:160.66:110.36:445:42Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:574.01:103.07:190.67:060.46:435:43Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:024.12:272.98:330.68:160.36:415:44Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:174.43:493.09:460.49:320.16:405:45Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:254.74:553.410:480.010:39-0.26:385:46Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:245.15:533.811:43-0.411:39-0.66:375:47Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:205.46:474.312:34-0.86:365:49New Moon26Sun
27Mon7:135.67:384.712:36-0.91:21-1.06:345:50New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:025.78:275.11:30-1.12:05-1.26:335:51New Moon28Tue
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 1:41 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 94% 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 (94% 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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