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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 6h 01m at 9:12 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:14 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Feb 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:074.310:403.63:370.14:190.07:055:20Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:414.011:183.64:170.24:520.17:045:22Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:193.811:583.75:020.45:280.27:035:23Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:593.55:510.56:070.27:025:24Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:433.812:473.36:460.66:520.27:015:25Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:363.91:463.17:500.67:470.27:005:26Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:424.13:023.09:040.58:540.16:595:27Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:494.44:153.210:120.210:00-0.16:585:29Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:504.85:173.411:12-0.211:01-0.46:575:30Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:475.26:153.812:07-0.56:565:31Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:425.57:104.112:00-0.712:59-0.96:555:32New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:355.78:024.512:56-1.01:47-1.16:545:33New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:255.88:514.71:49-1.22:33-1.36:525:34New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:145.69:414.82:40-1.23:19-1.26:515:35Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:035.310:314.83:33-1.04:06-1.06:505:37Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:544.811:244.74:29-0.84:55-0.86:495:38Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:474.35:28-0.45:46-0.56:475:39First Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:184.612:423.86:29-0.16:37-0.26:465:40First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:154.41:413.47:330.27:320.16:455:41First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:184.22:503.18:430.48:330.36:445:42First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:254.13:583.09:510.49:350.46:425:43Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:264.24:553.110:500.310:320.36:415:44Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:184.35:453.311:410.211:220.26:405:45Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:044.46:303.412:250.16:385:46Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:474.57:123.712:080.11:04-0.16:375:48Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:254.67:493.812:50-0.11:38-0.26:355:49Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:014.78:244.01:29-0.22:09-0.26:345:50Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:344.68:574.12:05-0.22:39-0.26:335:51Full Moon28Fri
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 12:13 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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