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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 2h 05m at 5:25 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:43 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Sep 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:003.92:374.67:551.28:541.46:297:29First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:583.83:364.68:481.39:551.46:307:27First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:033.84:354.79:481.310:511.26:317:26Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:023.95:274.910:451.111:391.06:327:24Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:524.16:135.211:360.96:337:23Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:374.46:575.412:230.712:240.76:347:21Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:214.87:415.61:050.51:100.46:347:20Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:045.18:245.71:450.21:560.26:357:18Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:465.49:065.72:250.02:410.06:367:16Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:285.69:495.63:04-0.13:260.06:377:15Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:115.810:345.43:45-0.24:130.06:387:13Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:585.811:255.24:28-0.15:060.26:397:12Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:515.85:180.16:050.36:407:10Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:214.912:495.76:130.37:090.56:417:08Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:224.61:505.57:130.48:140.66:427:07Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:284.52:585.48:160.69:230.66:427:05Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:404.44:095.49:250.610:290.66:437:04Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:504.65:145.510:330.611:280.46:447:02Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:484.86:105.611:340.46:457:00Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:415.17:005.612:200.312:290.36:466:59Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:295.37:475.61:080.11:200.26:476:57New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:145.58:305.51:510.12:070.16:486:55New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:555.69:115.42:320.12:500.16:496:54New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:345.69:495.23:090.23:300.36:506:52New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:115.510:264.93:440.34:100.46:516:51Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:495.311:064.64:190.54:520.76:516:49Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:295.211:484.34:560.85:370.96:526:47Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:135.05:351.06:261.16:536:46Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:344.11:004.86:201.27:171.36:546:44First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:243.91:494.77:091.48:111.46:556:43First Quarter30Mon
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 8:34 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 81% 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 (81% 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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