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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : 4:00 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 51m at 10:21 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Jul 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:044.410:125.43:500.03:390.35:388:29Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:464.410:515.24:300.14:210.55:398:29Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:294.311:314.95:100.35:050.75:398:28Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:124.35:500.45:510.95:408:28Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:124.612:564.36:300.66:401.05:408:28First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:544.31:404.37:090.77:301.25:418:28First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:374.12:274.37:480.88:231.35:428:27First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:243.83:194.48:300.89:221.35:428:27First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:203.74:144.69:190.810:241.25:438:27Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:243.65:074.810:140.811:210.95:448:26Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:223.75:565.111:070.65:448:26Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:163.96:455.512:130.711:59 AM0.45:458:25Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:084.17:335.71:030.312:500.25:468:25Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:594.48:226.01:510.01:420.05:468:24Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:494.69:096.12:36-0.22:32-0.25:478:24Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:374.99:566.13:21-0.43:22-0.35:488:23Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:265.110:455.94:06-0.54:13-0.25:498:23Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:185.211:365.64:53-0.55:09-0.15:498:22Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:125.35:43-0.46:100.15:508:21Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:315.21:085.36:36-0.27:120.35:518:21Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:274.82:075.37:29-0.18:170.55:528:20Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:274.53:095.28:250.19:250.65:538:19Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:344.24:155.39:250.310:330.65:538:18Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:424.15:165.310:260.411:350.55:548:17Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:434.16:115.411:240.45:558:17Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:384.27:015.512:300.412:180.45:568:16Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:294.37:485.51:200.31:080.35:578:15New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:164.48:315.52:050.21:550.35:588:14New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:584.59:105.42:460.12:380.35:598:13New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:374.69:465.33:220.13:170.36:008:12New Moon30Mon
31Tue10:154.610:225.13:570.23:550.56:008:11Waxing 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 1:10 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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