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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : 5:16 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 17m at 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 - Dec 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:564.33:134.38:560.69:170.17:004:37Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:544.84:144.410:010.310:11-0.27:014:37Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:485.25:114.610:59-0.111:04-0.57:024:37Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:405.76:064.711:55-0.411:56-0.77:024:37Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:336.07:024.812:50-0.77:034:37Full Moon5Thu
6Fri7:266.27:564.812:49-0.91:43-0.97:044:37Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:186.38:504.81:40-0.92:34-1.07:054:37Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:096.19:444.72:32-0.83:26-0.97:064:37Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:025.910:424.63:25-0.64:21-0.77:074:37Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:585.511:414.44:23-0.35:18-0.57:084:37Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:555.05:240.06:15-0.37:084:37Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:404.312:514.66:270.27:10-0.17:094:38Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:394.31:504.37:290.48:050.07:104:38Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:404.32:524.08:340.59:000.17:104:38Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:384.43:503.89:360.59:500.27:114:38Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:284.54:413.710:310.510:360.27:124:39Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:134.65:273.711:200.311:190.17:124:39Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:554.86:113.712:060.27:134:39Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:364.96:543.812:000.112:480.17:144:40New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:155.07:353.812:390.01:28-0.17:144:40New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:535.08:143.81:160.02:05-0.17:154:41New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:295.08:513.71:520.02:40-0.17:154:41New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:044.99:283.72:270.13:15-0.17:154:42Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:404.810:063.63:020.23:520.07:164:42Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:164.610:473.63:400.34:310.07:164:43Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:574.411:323.74:250.45:130.07:174:44Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:424.35:170.55:580.07:174:44First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:213.812:324.16:140.56:470.07:174:45First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:154.01:303.97:170.57:41-0.17:174:46First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:174.32:383.98:280.38:41-0.27:184:47First Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:234.63:483.99:380.19:45-0.47:184:47Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 2:29 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 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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