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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 1h 07m at 12:17 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 7:03 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Dec 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:534.012:584.66:360.67:230.27:004:37Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:534.22:014.47:440.68:180.17:014:37Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:564.63:094.38:550.49:15-0.17:024:37Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu3:565.14:134.310:020.110:10-0.37:034:37Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri4:515.55:114.311:03-0.211:03-0.47:034:37Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:445.86:084.312:01-0.47:044:37New Moon6Sat
7Sun6:386.07:044.312:56-0.67:054:37New Moon7Sun
8Mon7:306.17:584.212:48-0.61:48-0.67:064:37New Moon8Mon
9Tue8:206.08:494.21:39-0.52:37-0.67:074:37New Moon9Tue
10Wed9:085.89:394.12:27-0.43:26-0.47:084:37Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu9:575.510:313.93:17-0.14:16-0.27:084:37Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:465.111:243.84:090.25:070.07:094:38Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:364.75:050.55:570.17:104:38First Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:173.712:254.36:020.76:430.37:114:38First Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:083.71:154.06:590.97:290.47:114:38First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:013.82:083.77:590.98:150.57:124:39First Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:553.93:063.59:010.99:030.57:124:39First Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:474.14:013.49:590.89:480.57:134:39Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri4:334.34:503.310:500.710:320.47:144:40Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:164.55:373.411:380.511:140.37:144:40Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:594.76:233.412:230.37:154:41Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:414.97:083.51:060.17:154:41Full Moon22Mon
23Tue7:225.07:503.512:380.01:450.07:154:42Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:015.18:313.61:19-0.12:23-0.17:164:43Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:405.29:123.71:59-0.13:01-0.27:164:43Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:205.19:553.72:41-0.13:41-0.27:174:44Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:025.010:423.93:27-0.14:24-0.27:174:44Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:494.811:344.04:190.05:11-0.27:174:45Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:404.55:180.15:59-0.27:174:46Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:274.212:354.26:210.26:50-0.27:184:47Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:254.41:353.97:270.27:20-0.27:184:47Third Quarter31Wed
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 3:40 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 5% 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 maximum.

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 (5% illuminated). This places Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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