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 (tomorrow) : 4:51 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 04m at 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 - Apr 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:054.45:394.011:170.311:250.46:427:23Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue5:574.46:264.212:040.26:417:24Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed6:434.47:084.512:160.312:470.16:397:25Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:254.57:484.71:020.11:260.16:387:26Full Moon4Thu
5Fri8:044.58:254.81:450.02:020.06:367:27Full Moon5Fri
6Sat8:424.59:014.92:24-0.12:350.06:357:28Full Moon6Sat
7Sun9:174.49:355.03:01-0.13:060.16:337:29Full Moon7Sun
8Mon9:524.310:084.93:360.03:370.26:327:30Full Moon8Mon
9Tue10:264.110:424.84:120.14:070.36:307:31Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed11:013.911:184.74:490.34:400.56:297:32Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu11:403.711:594.65:300.55:190.66:277:33Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:243.66:170.66:050.76:267:34Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:454.51:153.67:080.67:000.86:247:35Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:374.52:133.68:020.68:020.86:237:36Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:384.53:203.89:020.59:120.76:217:37Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:474.54:294.210:040.310:240.46:207:38Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed4:534.75:284.611:010.111:280.16:187:39Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:524.96:215.211:54-0.36:177:40Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:475.17:145.612:26-0.312:45-0.66:167:41Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:425.28:066.01:22-0.71:35-0.86:147:42New Moon20Sat
21Sun8:355.38:566.22:16-0.92:24-0.96:137:43New Moon21Sun
22Mon9:275.29:466.23:08-1.03:13-0.86:127:44New Moon22Mon
23Tue10:185.010:376.14:00-0.94:01-0.66:107:45Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:124.811:305.84:53-0.64:53-0.36:097:46Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:094.55:51-0.35:500.06:087:47Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:265.41:084.36:50-0.16:500.36:067:48First Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:235.02:084.17:480.27:510.66:057:49First Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:224.73:104.18:460.48:550.86:047:49First Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:254.44:124.19:450.59:590.86:037:50First Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:264.35:074.310:380.510:580.86:017:51Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 1:43 am — 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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