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 3m 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 - Aug 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:194.45:550.56:051.06:018:10Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:224.51:024.46:340.76:541.16:028:09First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:034.21:454.47:110.97:451.36:038:08First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:473.92:324.47:501.08:411.46:048:07First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:373.63:274.58:331.19:441.46:058:06First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:393.54:254.69:261.110:471.36:068:05Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:453.55:204.910:231.111:421.16:078:03Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:423.66:095.111:180.96:078:02Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:343.86:575.412:320.812:100.76:088:01Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:234.07:445.71:190.51:010.56:098:00Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:114.38:305.92:030.21:500.26:107:59Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:574.69:156.02:440.02:380.06:117:57Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:414.99:595.93:24-0.23:26-0.16:127:56Full Moon13Fri
14Sat10:265.210:455.74:06-0.24:160.06:137:55Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:145.311:345.44:49-0.25:100.16:147:53Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:065.45:36-0.16:100.36:157:52Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:285.01:015.46:270.17:130.56:167:51Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:244.61:595.47:200.38:190.76:177:49Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:264.23:035.38:160.59:300.86:177:48Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:374.04:145.39:200.610:410.76:187:47Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:503.95:195.410:270.711:440.66:197:45Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:534.06:175.511:290.66:207:44Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:484.27:095.612:390.512:250.56:217:42Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:394.47:565.61:290.41:170.46:227:41New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:254.68:395.62:120.32:040.46:237:39New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:064.89:175.52:510.22:470.46:247:38New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:434.99:535.33:260.23:270.46:257:36New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:194.910:285.13:590.44:050.66:267:35Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:554.911:044.84:310.54:450.86:267:33Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:334.811:414.45:040.75:271.06:277:32Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue12:134.75:380.96:141.26:287:30Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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