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 1h 53m 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 - Jul 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:564.05:295.010:470.411:450.65:388:29Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:524.26:195.411:380.25:388:29Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:454.37:095.812:390.312:300.05:398:28Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:404.58:016.11:31-0.11:23-0.25:398:28New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:344.78:526.32:22-0.32:15-0.45:408:28New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:274.99:436.33:11-0.53:06-0.55:418:28New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:195.010:346.24:00-0.63:59-0.45:418:28Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:135.011:285.94:51-0.64:55-0.25:428:27Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:115.05:45-0.55:550.05:428:27Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:245.61:085.06:40-0.36:580.25:438:26First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:215.22:065.07:35-0.18:010.45:448:26First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:194.83:075.08:290.09:060.55:448:26First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:224.54:085.19:260.210:120.65:458:25First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:264.25:065.210:230.311:140.65:468:25Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:254.15:585.211:160.45:478:24Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:184.16:455.312:090.512:060.45:478:24Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:084.17:305.412:590.412:530.45:488:23Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:544.28:135.41:460.31:370.45:498:22Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:384.28:535.52:280.22:190.45:508:22Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:184.39:315.43:060.22:570.45:508:21Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:564.310:075.33:420.23:340.55:518:20Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:344.310:445.14:170.34:110.65:528:20Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:124.211:214.94:530.44:500.85:538:19Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:524.211:594.75:300.55:321.05:548:18Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:324.26:070.66:191.15:558:17Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:394.51:144.36:460.77:091.25:558:16Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:234.32:004.47:280.78:031.25:568:15Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:124.12:534.68:140.79:061.15:578:14Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:124.03:544.89:090.610:140.95:588:14Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:204.04:555.210:100.511:170.75:598:13Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri5:244.25:525.611:100.36:008:12Waning Crescent31Fri
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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