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 4h 32m 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 - Aug 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:524.34:315.49:430.310:500.56:008:11Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:014.35:325.510:460.311:500.46:018:10Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:014.36:285.611:440.26:028:09Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:564.57:195.712:450.212:390.16:038:08Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:484.68:075.71:350.11:300.16:048:07New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:354.88:505.72:210.02:170.16:058:05New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:184.89:305.53:010.03:010.16:068:04New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:584.910:085.33:400.03:420.36:078:03Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:374.810:455.14:160.24:220.56:088:02Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:174.811:244.84:530.35:040.76:098:01Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:594.75:310.55:500.96:098:00Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:044.512:424.66:090.76:381.16:107:58First Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:464.21:264.56:490.97:281.36:117:57First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:314.02:144.57:311.08:221.36:127:56First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:223.83:084.58:181.19:231.36:137:54First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:233.74:094.79:131.110:251.26:147:53First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:303.75:054.910:141.011:201.06:157:52Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:273.95:555.211:110.86:167:50Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:184.26:435.512:090.712:040.56:177:49Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:074.67:315.812:560.312:550.26:187:48Full Moon20Sun
21Mon7:564.98:186.01:410.01:460.06:187:46Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:435.39:056.02:25-0.22:35-0.26:197:45Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:305.69:526.03:08-0.43:24-0.36:207:43Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:175.710:405.73:52-0.44:15-0.26:217:42Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:075.811:325.44:38-0.45:10-0.16:227:41Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:025.75:29-0.26:110.26:237:39Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:285.11:005.66:240.07:140.46:247:38Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:284.72:015.57:210.38:200.66:257:36Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:324.43:065.48:220.59:280.76:267:35Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:424.34:165.39:280.610:350.76:277:33Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:514.35:185.310:330.611:340.66:277:32Waning Crescent31Thu
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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