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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : 6:07 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 15m at 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 - Oct 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:296.18:506.02:03-0.52:26-0.56:566:42New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:176.39:385.82:50-0.53:16-0.56:576:40New Moon2Fri
3Sat10:046.210:265.53:35-0.44:06-0.36:576:39Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:526.011:165.14:20-0.14:580.06:586:37Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:425.85:080.25:530.36:596:36Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:094.712:345.56:000.66:510.67:006:34First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:044.41:285.26:540.97:490.97:016:33First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:014.12:244.97:501.28:481.07:026:31First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:034.03:254.88:501.39:471.17:036:30First Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:074.04:254.79:521.310:421.07:046:28Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:034.15:174.810:491.311:280.97:056:27Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:494.46:034.911:381.17:066:25Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:304.66:455.012:090.812:240.97:076:24Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:104.97:255.012:470.61:060.77:086:22Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:485.18:055.01:230.51:460.67:096:21Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:245.38:435.01:580.42:250.47:106:19Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:595.49:194.92:310.33:020.47:116:18Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:335.59:564.83:040.33:400.47:126:16Full Moon18Sun
19Mon10:095.510:354.63:390.44:200.57:136:15Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:485.511:194.44:160.55:060.67:146:14Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:355.45:000.66:010.77:156:12Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:124.212:295.35:540.77:000.77:166:11Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:134.21:295.36:550.88:020.77:176:10Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:184.22:355.28:020.89:070.67:186:08Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:294.43:475.29:130.710:110.47:196:07Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:374.74:555.310:240.511:080.17:206:06Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:365.25:535.411:270.27:226:05Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:295.66:485.512:01-0.112:25-0.17:236:03Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:195.97:405.512:50-0.31:20-0.37:246:02New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:096.18:305.41:38-0.42:12-0.47:256:01New Moon30Fri
31Sat8:566.29:185.22:24-0.43:01-0.47:266:00New Moon31Sat
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 3:16 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 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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