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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : 4:54 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 32m at 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 - Feb 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:583.75:460.26:070.17:055:21Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:373.912:443.46:380.56:520.37:045:22Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:273.81:363.17:340.67:400.47:035:23Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:243.72:393.08:370.78:360.47:025:24Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:253.83:433.09:390.69:330.47:015:25Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:194.04:393.110:330.510:250.37:005:27Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:084.25:283.311:210.211:120.16:595:28Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:534.56:143.512:050.06:585:29Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:364.76:573.812:45-0.36:575:30New Moon9Sun
10Mon7:174.97:384.012:42-0.41:24-0.56:555:31New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:575.08:184.31:24-0.62:01-0.76:545:32New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:365.08:574.52:06-0.72:38-0.86:535:34New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:174.99:394.62:49-0.73:17-0.86:525:35Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:004.710:264.63:35-0.64:00-0.76:515:36Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:484.511:174.64:27-0.54:49-0.66:505:37Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:424.25:26-0.35:42-0.56:485:38First Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:144.612:413.96:29-0.16:39-0.36:475:39First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:164.61:483.67:370.07:42-0.26:465:40First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:264.63:033.68:500.08:52-0.26:445:41First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:394.64:143.79:58-0.19:59-0.36:435:42Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:434.85:143.910:59-0.310:59-0.56:425:44Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:395.06:084.211:52-0.511:55-0.66:405:45Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:315.16:594.412:42-0.76:395:46Full Moon23Sun
24Mon7:195.17:454.612:46-0.81:26-0.86:385:47Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:025.18:274.71:33-0.82:06-0.86:365:48Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:424.99:064.72:16-0.72:44-0.76:355:49Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:214.79:454.62:57-0.63:21-0.56:335:50Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:594.410:244.43:39-0.33:58-0.26:325:51Waning Gibbous28Fri
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 2:03 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 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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