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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 5h 05m at 6:04 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 12:25 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Apr 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:404.14:193.410:020.810:060.96:437:23Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:414.15:163.510:570.711:030.86:417:24Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:344.26:033.811:440.511:530.66:407:25Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:204.46:464.112:260.46:387:26Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:044.57:264.412:390.41:050.26:377:27Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:454.68:054.61:210.21:410.06:357:28New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:244.78:414.82:020.02:16-0.16:347:29New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:024.79:165.02:40-0.12:50-0.26:327:30New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:394.69:525.13:18-0.23:24-0.26:317:31New Moon9Thu
10Fri10:174.510:295.23:58-0.24:01-0.16:297:32Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:584.311:135.24:41-0.14:420.06:287:33Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:474.25:310.05:300.16:267:34Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:035.112:424.06:280.16:270.26:257:35First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:595.01:433.97:290.27:290.36:237:36First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:024.92:524.08:330.28:380.46:227:37First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:134.84:054.19:410.29:510.36:207:37First Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:264.95:114.510:450.010:590.16:197:38Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:315.06:074.911:41-0.26:187:39Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:285.17:005.312:00-0.212:33-0.46:167:40Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:215.27:505.612:57-0.41:22-0.56:157:41Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:125.28:375.71:50-0.62:08-0.66:137:42Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:595.19:215.82:39-0.72:51-0.56:127:43Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:434.910:035.73:25-0.63:33-0.36:117:44Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:274.610:455.44:10-0.44:14-0.16:097:45Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:114.311:295.24:56-0.14:560.36:087:46Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:594.05:450.25:420.66:077:47Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:154.912:483.86:350.46:310.86:067:48Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:034.61:393.67:270.67:231.06:047:49Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:534.42:353.68:180.88:191.26:037:50Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:494.23:353.69:130.89:211.26:027:51Third Quarter30Thu
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 9:14 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (72% illuminated). This places Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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