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 1h 55m 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 - Dec 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:015.69:274.22:27-0.13:15-0.26:594:38Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:435.310:134.03:080.14:000.07:004:37Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:275.011:013.83:510.44:480.27:014:37Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:134.711:513.64:390.75:360.47:024:37Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:004.45:300.96:240.57:034:37First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:423.612:494.26:241.07:100.67:044:37First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:343.61:414.07:201.17:580.67:054:37First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:303.72:383.98:201.18:470.57:064:37First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:253.93:343.89:211.09:340.47:064:37Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:134.24:253.910:150.710:180.37:074:37Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:564.55:123.911:030.511:000.17:084:37Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:384.85:584.011:500.211:43-0.17:094:37Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:205.16:444.112:36-0.17:094:38Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:045.47:314.212:27-0.31:21-0.37:104:38Full Moon14Mon
15Tue7:485.68:174.21:11-0.42:05-0.57:114:38Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:325.79:044.21:56-0.52:51-0.67:114:38Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:195.79:554.22:42-0.53:39-0.67:124:39Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:095.510:514.23:33-0.44:32-0.57:134:39Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:045.211:504.24:31-0.25:28-0.47:134:40Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:025.05:34-0.16:25-0.47:144:40Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:514.31:034.66:390.17:22-0.37:144:41Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:544.42:074.47:470.18:21-0.37:154:41Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:594.63:154.28:570.19:19-0.37:154:42Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:004.84:184.110:020.010:15-0.47:164:42Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:555.05:134.011:01-0.211:06-0.47:164:43Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:455.26:064.011:55-0.311:55-0.47:164:43Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:335.36:554.012:45-0.47:174:44New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:185.37:414.012:41-0.41:30-0.57:174:45New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:005.38:243.91:25-0.42:12-0.57:174:46New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:405.29:043.92:05-0.32:52-0.47:174:46New Moon30Wed
31Thu9:195.09:463.72:44-0.13:32-0.37:184:47Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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