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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 2h 51m at 4:00 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:36 pm (6.0 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 - Dec 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:094.112:254.85:580.56:440.07:004:37First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:094.31:264.67:050.57:400.07:014:37First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:134.52:334.48:150.48:38-0.17:024:37First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:184.93:404.49:260.29:37-0.37:034:37Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:185.24:414.410:290.010:32-0.47:034:37Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:135.65:384.411:28-0.311:26-0.57:044:37Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:065.86:334.512:23-0.57:054:37Full Moon7Fri
8Sat6:585.97:264.512:18-0.61:16-0.67:064:37Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:475.98:164.41:08-0.62:04-0.67:074:37Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:335.89:044.31:56-0.52:50-0.67:084:37Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:185.59:514.22:42-0.33:37-0.47:084:37Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:035.210:404.03:28-0.14:24-0.27:094:38Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:494.811:303.94:170.25:120.07:104:38Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:354.55:100.55:590.27:114:38Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:203.812:224.16:030.76:450.47:114:38Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:103.81:103.86:580.97:300.57:124:39Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:023.82:043.67:560.98:170.57:124:39Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:583.93:033.48:570.99:060.57:134:39Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:504.13:593.49:550.89:530.47:144:40Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:374.44:493.410:460.610:380.37:144:40Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:214.65:363.511:340.411:210.17:154:41Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:044.86:223.612:190.17:154:41New Moon22Sat
23Sun6:475.17:073.712:040.01:01-0.17:154:42New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:285.27:513.812:47-0.21:42-0.37:164:43New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:105.38:333.91:29-0.32:22-0.57:164:43New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:515.49:174.02:12-0.43:03-0.57:174:44Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:345.310:034.12:57-0.43:47-0.57:174:45Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:215.110:554.23:47-0.34:34-0.57:174:45Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:124.811:504.34:44-0.15:25-0.57:174:46Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:074.55:460.06:18-0.47:184:47First Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:484.41:064.26:510.17:13-0.47:184:48First Quarter31Mon
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 7:18 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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