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 4h 13m 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 - Jan 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:265.04:524.110:42-0.310:43-0.77:184:48Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:235.45:514.211:41-0.611:39-0.97:184:49Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:195.76:494.412:38-0.97:184:50Full Moon3Fri
4Sat7:135.97:454.512:35-1.11:31-1.17:184:51Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:066.08:374.61:28-1.22:21-1.27:184:52Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:565.89:294.62:20-1.13:10-1.27:184:53Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:465.610:214.53:11-0.94:00-1.07:184:54Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:365.211:164.34:05-0.64:52-0.87:184:55Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:284.75:01-0.35:44-0.57:184:56Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:104.212:204.36:000.06:35-0.37:174:57Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:034.11:123.96:580.37:26-0.17:174:58Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:594.02:093.57:580.48:180.17:174:59Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:574.03:103.39:010.59:110.27:175:00Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:534.14:073.310:000.510:010.27:165:01Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:424.24:573.310:520.310:480.17:165:02Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:274.45:443.311:400.211:310.07:155:03Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:104.56:293.512:240.07:155:04Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:514.77:123.612:13-0.11:04-0.27:155:05New Moon18Sat
19Sun7:314.87:523.712:53-0.21:41-0.37:145:06New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:084.88:293.71:31-0.32:16-0.47:145:07New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:434.89:043.82:07-0.32:49-0.47:135:08New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:184.79:403.82:43-0.23:24-0.47:125:09Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:544.610:193.93:22-0.24:01-0.47:125:11Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:344.411:033.94:05-0.14:42-0.37:115:12Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:194.211:524.04:570.05:28-0.37:105:13Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:104.05:540.16:18-0.37:105:14First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:474.21:073.86:570.27:13-0.37:095:15First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:494.32:163.68:070.18:16-0.37:085:16First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:004.53:313.69:210.09:23-0.47:075:18Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:084.84:383.810:27-0.310:26-0.67:065:19Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:095.15:394.011:27-0.611:26-0.97:065:20Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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