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 : 3:52 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 17m at 10:25 am (3.9 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 - Jan 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:505.36:183.712:13-0.37:184:48Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:425.47:123.71:06-0.47:184:48Full Moon2Tue
3Wed7:325.48:013.812:48-0.41:53-0.57:184:49Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:175.38:463.81:36-0.42:36-0.57:184:50Full Moon4Thu
5Fri8:595.19:293.82:20-0.33:17-0.47:184:51Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:394.910:133.73:03-0.13:59-0.37:184:52Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:194.610:573.73:470.14:40-0.17:184:53Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:004.311:413.64:330.35:210.17:184:54Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:423.95:220.56:000.27:184:55Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:263.612:243.66:130.76:390.37:184:56Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:123.61:103.37:060.87:190.47:174:57Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:033.72:043.18:060.88:050.57:174:58Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:593.83:082.99:110.88:580.57:174:59Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun3:554.04:092.910:110.69:510.37:175:00Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon4:454.35:033.011:040.410:420.27:165:01Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:324.65:533.211:540.111:31-0.17:165:02Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:194.96:433.412:40-0.27:165:03New Moon17Wed
18Thu7:055.27:303.612:20-0.31:24-0.57:155:04New Moon18Thu
19Fri7:505.48:153.81:08-0.52:05-0.77:155:05New Moon19Fri
20Sat8:345.49:004.11:55-0.72:46-0.87:145:06New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:195.39:464.22:42-0.73:29-0.97:145:07Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:055.110:364.43:32-0.74:14-0.87:135:09Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue10:554.811:294.44:28-0.55:02-0.77:125:10Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:484.35:29-0.35:53-0.67:125:11First Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:254.512:453.96:33-0.16:45-0.47:115:12First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:244.51:483.57:410.17:43-0.27:105:13First Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:314.53:013.38:550.28:47-0.17:105:14Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:424.54:123.210:060.19:51-0.17:095:15Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon4:444.75:143.311:080.010:51-0.27:085:17Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue5:404.86:093.412:03-0.27:075:18Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed6:324.97:003.612:52-0.47:065:19Full Moon31Wed
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 1:08 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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