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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : in 1h 56m at 4:51 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:12 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Oct 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:476.39:135.82:20-0.42:54-0.46:566:41Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:366.410:035.63:05-0.53:44-0.46:576:40Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:256.410:565.33:52-0.44:38-0.26:586:38Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:196.211:535.04:42-0.15:370.06:596:37Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:175.95:390.26:400.37:006:35Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:554.71:195.66:400.47:440.57:016:34Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:004.52:235.47:440.78:480.67:026:32Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:084.43:315.28:510.89:520.77:036:31Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:164.54:375.19:590.910:500.67:046:29Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:154.75:325.011:000.811:400.57:056:28Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:044.96:195.011:530.77:066:26Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:485.17:025.012:240.512:420.67:076:25Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:285.37:435.01:040.41:260.57:076:23New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:075.48:224.91:420.42:070.47:086:22New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:445.58:594.82:170.42:460.47:096:20New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:195.59:354.72:500.43:220.57:106:19New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:545.410:104.53:210.63:590.67:126:17Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:295.310:474.23:530.74:370.77:136:16Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:065.111:274.04:260.95:190.97:146:15Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:475.05:031.06:061.07:156:13Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:133.912:324.85:481.26:561.17:166:12First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:033.81:224.86:421.37:471.17:176:11First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:593.92:184.77:411.38:421.07:186:09First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:014.03:214.88:471.29:390.87:196:08First Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:054.34:264.99:560.910:350.57:206:07Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:034.85:235.111:000.611:260.27:216:05Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:555.36:175.311:580.27:226:04Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:455.87:095.412:15-0.212:53-0.27:236:03Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:356.28:035.41:04-0.41:47-0.47:246:02Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:266.58:555.41:54-0.62:40-0.67:256:01Full Moon30Wed
31Thu9:176.69:475.32:42-0.63:31-0.67:265:59Full Moon31Thu
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 8:01 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 14% 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 (14% 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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