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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : 10:24 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 27m at 4:00 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Feb 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:065.37:313.812:22-0.51:23-0.67:055:20New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:535.58:184.11:12-0.72:06-0.97:045:21New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:385.59:044.32:01-0.92:48-1.07:035:22New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:245.49:524.52:50-0.93:32-1.07:025:24Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:135.110:424.63:42-0.84:18-0.97:015:25Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:044.711:364.64:39-0.65:08-0.87:005:26Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:584.35:40-0.45:59-0.56:595:27First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:334.612:563.86:44-0.16:53-0.36:585:28First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:334.52:013.47:530.17:52-0.16:575:29First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:424.43:153.29:070.28:580.06:565:31Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:524.54:243.210:160.110:020.06:555:32Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:534.65:233.311:160.011:000.06:545:33Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:474.76:163.412:09-0.16:535:34Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:364.87:033.612:55-0.36:515:35Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:204.87:453.812:41-0.21:35-0.46:505:36Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:594.88:233.91:24-0.32:11-0.46:495:37Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:354.78:594.02:03-0.32:44-0.46:485:39Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:094.69:344.02:40-0.33:16-0.36:465:40Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:424.410:094.03:17-0.13:47-0.16:455:41Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:174.110:453.93:550.14:180.06:445:42Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:523.811:243.94:360.34:510.26:435:43Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:303.55:210.55:260.46:415:44Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:043.912:113.26:100.66:060.56:405:45Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:503.81:002.97:050.86:530.66:385:46Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:473.92:062.88:130.87:530.66:375:47Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:564.03:262.99:250.79:050.56:365:48Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:034.34:323.110:260.410:110.26:345:49Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:004.75:273.511:200.011:10-0.16:335:51Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:525.06:193.912:09-0.46:315:52Waning Crescent29Sun
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 7:12 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 30% 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 Crescent (30% 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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