Cape May, NJ 7-day tide table
Times use Eastern Time (EDT) in 12-hour format. Heights are feet relative to the standard chart datum.
Source: NOAA CO-OPS · Prediction station Cape May, Atlantic Ocean (8535962) · Not intended for navigation.
New Jersey · Times are local
Cape May, NJ Tide Chart & Tide Times
Local time in Cape May
EDT
Wednesday, July 29
Use this Cape May tide chart for the next tide change, a seven-day range planner, exact tide tables, and verified station context.
For Cape May, NJ, the next high tide is 8:44 AM at 4.02 ft and the next low tide is 2:18 PM at 0.56 ft. The predicted tide direction is rising.
This page combines today's tide times, a seven-day high and low tide table, and hourly predictions when supported. All times use Eastern Time (EDT) in 12-hour format, and heights are shown in feet relative to the standard chart datum.
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Cape May tides at a glance
Tide Chart Now feature
Cape May Tide Brief
More than a list of tide times: this reading turns the stored prediction into the next change, the next 24-hour sequence, and the daily range to compare across the week.
Predicted to rise toward the next high
From the preceding predicted low at 2:36 AM, the predicted tide level rises toward a high of 4.02 ft at 8:44 AM.
Low2:36 AM
High8:44 AM
Now
3 hrs since3 hrs 8 min remaining
Shows elapsed time between predicted turns, not an observed water level.Next 24 hours
- HighToday · 8:44 AM · 4.02 ft
- LowToday · 2:18 PM · 0.56 ft
- HighToday · 8:57 PM · 5.41 ft
- LowTomorrow · 3:09 AM · 0.34 ft
Cape May tide times today
Add today's tides to calendarToday's tide schedule includes 4 tide events: 2 highs and 2 lows. Predicted heights span 0.45 ft to 5.41 ft, a 4.96 ft range.
Plan a specific day
Cape May 30-day tide planner
Pick any date in the next 30 days to see its stored high and low tide predictions without leaving this page.
See the 30-day range overview Scan quieter and wider-range days
Smaller range
Wider range
3.36 ft–6.37 ft
Today
29
4.96 ft
Thu
30
5.06 ft
Fri
31
5.02 ft
Aug
1
4.88 ft
Sun
2
4.65 ft
Mon
3
4.45 ft
Tue
4
4.55 ft
Wed
5
4.63 ft
Thu
6
4.69 ft
Fri
7
4.79 ft
Sat
8
5.04 ft
Sun
9
5.44 ft
Mon
10
5.87 ft
Tue
11
6.20 ft
Wed
12
6.37 ft
Thu
13
6.37 ft
Fri
14
6.09 ft
Sat
15
5.57 ft
Sun
16
5.21 ft
Mon
17
4.79 ft
Tue
18
4.33 ft
Wed
19
3.90 ft
Thu
20
3.55 ft
Fri
21
3.36 ft
Sat
22
3.41 ft
Sun
23
3.62 ft
Mon
24
3.96 ft
Tue
25
4.33 ft
Wed
26
4.69 ft
Thu
27
4.97 ft
Darker dates have a wider predicted high-to-low range. Select any date for its exact local tide times.
Saturday, August 1
Add this day's tides to calendarWhat this week's tides show for Cape May
These highlights are calculated from the same high and low predictions shown in the seven-day table.
Cape May 7-day tide chart and tide schedule
The seven-day range planner and detailed table contain 27 predicted high and low tide events in local time. The highest predicted tide is 5.41 ft on Wednesday, July 29, and the lowest is 0.26 ft on Saturday, August 1. The widest daily range is 5.06 ft on Thursday, July 30.
Shared weekly scale
Low 0.26 ft
High 5.41 ft
Today
4.96 ft rangeLow 0.45 ftHigh 5.41 ft
Tomorrow
5.06 ft rangeLow 0.34 ftHigh 5.40 ft
Fri, Jul 31
5.02 ft rangeLow 0.28 ftHigh 5.31 ft
Sat, Aug 1
4.88 ft rangeLow 0.26 ftHigh 5.14 ft
Sun, Aug 2
4.65 ft rangeLow 0.28 ftHigh 4.93 ft
Mon, Aug 3
4.45 ft rangeLow 0.31 ftHigh 4.76 ft
Tue, Aug 4
4.55 ft rangeLow 0.35 ftHigh 4.90 ft
The widest predicted daily swing is 5.06 ft on Thursday, July 30.
Detailed seven-day tide table
Use these exact local high and low tide times when you need the individual predicted turns behind the daily range comparison.
| Date | Tide events |
|---|---|
| Wed, Jul 29 | |
| Thu, Jul 30 | |
| Fri, Jul 31 | |
| Sat, Aug 1 | |
| Sun, Aug 2 | |
| Mon, Aug 3 | |
| Tue, Aug 4 |
Why these tides apply to Cape May
This page uses prediction station Cape May, Atlantic Ocean (8535962), mapped 0.77 miles from the Cape May reference point. Predictions describe that station; exact shoreline, inlet, and harbor conditions can vary.
This station is shown with its verified high and low tide table. An hourly prediction curve is displayed only where interval predictions are available.
- Prediction station
- Cape May, Atlantic Ocean (8535962)
- Distance
- 0.77 miles
- Chart datum
- MLLW (standard chart reference level)
- Units
- Feet
- Local time
- Eastern Time (EDT)
How to use these predictions
Source: NOAA CO-OPS. See the data methodology and attribution.
The Tide Brief and range planner summarize stored predictions; they do not report real-time water level, currents, surf, weather, or local hazards.
Predictions are for general informational use only and are not intended for navigation.
Cape May tide questions
What time is high tide in Cape May today?
The next high tide is at 8:44 AM on Wednesday, July 29, at 4.02 ft.
What time is low tide in Cape May today?
The next low tide is at 2:18 PM on Wednesday, July 29, at 0.56 ft.
Is the tide rising or falling in Cape May?
The tide is predicted to be rising, based on the previous and next high/low predictions.
How large is the tide range in Cape May this week?
Across the displayed seven days, predicted heights span 5.15 ft from the lowest low to the highest high.
Which prediction station supplies this Cape May tide chart?
Predictions use station 8535962, Cape May, Atlantic Ocean. The station is 0.77 miles from the location reference point.