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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 3h 48m at 3:52 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:554.11:404.47:000.97:391.36:008:11First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:383.82:264.57:391.08:361.46:018:10First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:293.63:234.68:251.09:431.36:028:09First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:343.54:254.89:221.010:501.16:038:08Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:463.55:245.110:260.911:480.86:048:07Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:483.76:185.511:270.66:058:06Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:454.07:115.812:420.512:250.46:068:04Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:394.38:036.11:320.21:210.16:068:03Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:324.78:536.32:20-0.22:15-0.26:078:02Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:215.09:416.23:05-0.43:07-0.36:088:01Full Moon10Thu
11Fri10:095.310:306.03:49-0.53:59-0.36:098:00Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:595.511:205.64:34-0.44:54-0.16:107:58Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:525.55:22-0.35:530.16:117:57Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:135.212:465.56:12-0.16:550.46:127:56Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:084.71:435.47:040.27:590.66:137:55Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:074.32:435.37:580.59:070.86:147:53Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:134.03:505.28:570.710:180.96:157:52Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:243.84:565.110:010.811:220.96:167:51Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:293.85:535.211:030.96:167:49Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:233.96:435.312:180.811:58 AM0.86:177:48Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:124.17:295.31:060.612:480.76:187:46Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:574.38:105.41:490.51:340.66:197:45New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:374.58:485.42:260.42:160.56:207:44New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:144.69:235.33:000.42:540.56:217:42New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:484.79:565.13:310.43:310.66:227:41New Moon25Fri
26Sat10:224.810:284.94:000.54:070.76:237:39Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:564.811:014.64:290.64:440.96:247:38Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:324.711:364.34:590.85:251.06:257:36Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:094.75:310.96:121.26:267:35Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:154.112:514.76:071.07:031.36:267:33First Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:593.81:404.76:511.18:011.46:277:32First Quarter31Thu
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 7:12 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 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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