Cape May Court House tides today
- Tide now 0.5 ft ↓ falling · low 8:15 pm (0.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:20–8:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 1:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 2.2 ft · 61 °F slight · 6.6 s from the east
- Wind · air 5 mph · 58 °F from the ESE, gusts 12 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:23 am–6:03 pm 10 h 41 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:40 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:40 pm
- Diving tomorrow 12:40–3:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Cape May Court House there is high tide at 11:49 am (2.5 ft) and low tides at 7:23 am and 8:15 pm. Tide coefficient 86. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 8:15 pm. The sun rises at 7:23 am and sets at 6:03 pm: 10 h 41 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:40 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:34 am to 3:34 am and from 2:06 pm to 4:06 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east-southeast (5 mph). Partly cloudy, 58 °F.
Fishing in Cape May Court House today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 7:23 am
- Sunrise at 7:23 am
- Rising pressure (+0.12 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and some swell (2.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 86 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 8:00 am, combines the 7:23 am low tide, sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also good from 7:20 pm to 8:10 pm, with the 8:15 pm low tide, moonrise and some swell. Also good from 11:10 pm to 12:00 am, with the 12:14 am high tide and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: summer flounder, longfin inshore squid, scup and weakfish. October is one of the months when these are seen most: summer flounder and scup. What you can catch
Beach day in Cape May Court House
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Calm for swimming: 2.6 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 7:23 am: more sand
- Feels like 62 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (11 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.6 ft
2.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 61 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 11 mph
Offshore breeze (11 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 8:15 pm
Low tide at 7:23 am and 8:15 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:49 am.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Cape May Court House
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- Kimbles Beach 4.2 mi · W
- Cooks Beach 4.2 mi · NW
- Seven Mile Beach 4.6 mi · E
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for New Jersey (Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Webcams near Cape May Court House
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Tides in Cape May Court House
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 7:23 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:49 am 2.5 ft · coef. 86
- ▼ Next low tide 8:15 pm 0.0 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 15 min to low tide at 8:15 pm.
Tide coefficient 86 for the 11:49 am high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 2.6 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a small range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on June 15 (2.6 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-0.4 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 88, 2.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 44, 1.3 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:23 am · 6:03 pm | Low tide 7:23 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:49 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 8:15 pm · 0.0 ft | — | Coef. 86 | 91% | Major periods 1:34 am · 2:06 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:24 am · 6:02 pm | High tide 12:14 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 8:10 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 12:41 pm · 2.5 ft | Low tide 9:10 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 84 | 84% | Major periods 2:38 am · 3:10 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:25 am · 6:01 pm | High tide 1:09 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 9:04 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 1:38 pm · 2.4 ft | Low tide 10:10 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 78 | 74% | Major periods 3:43 am · 4:14 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:26 am · 5:59 pm | High tide 2:10 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 10:05 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 2:39 pm · 2.3 ft | Low tide 11:15 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 72 | 63% | Major periods 4:45 am · 5:14 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:27 am · 4:58 pm | High tide 2:16 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 10:12 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 2:44 pm · 2.2 ft | Low tide 11:20 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:43 am · 5:10 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:28 am · 4:57 pm | High tide 3:27 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 11:23 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 3:54 pm · 2.1 ft | — | Coef. 65 | 41% | Major periods 5:36 am · 6:00 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:29 am · 4:56 pm | Low tide 12:24 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 4:38 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 12:36 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 5:02 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 67 | 30% | Major periods 6:24 am · 6:47 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Dias Creek station (NOAA), 3.4 mi from Cape May Court House. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Lewes (Breakwater Harbor) reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Cape May Court House
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 2.8 ft with a period of 7 s, from the east (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water about normal for late October.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 6:00 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station CMAN4, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Cape May Court House today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:49 am): little current from 11:20 am to 1:10 pm
- 2.0 ft swell at 7 s from the east: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 11:24 pm (11:00 pm–12:50 am), low tide 7:23 am (6:00–7:40 am), high tide 11:49 am (11:20 am–1:10 pm), low tide 8:15 pm (6:50–8:40 pm) and high tide 12:14 am (11:50 pm–1:40 am)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.0 ft at 8 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 60.6 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:31 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:40 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:10 am to 2:10 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 7:20 am to 8:00 am, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current. Also good from 5:10 pm to 6:00 pm, with light wind and weak current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Wreck 5.4 mi
- Wreck 5.6 mi
- Wreck 5.9 mi
- Wreck 6.5 mi
- Wreck 6.6 mi
- Wreck 7.0 mi
- Wreck 7.3 mi
- Wreck 8.7 mi
- Wildwood 11 mi
- Townsends Inlet 11 mi
- Eldora Nature Preserve 10 mi
- Atlantic Divers 9.4 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation. Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Cape May Court House
Now in Cape May Court House
- Low / high
- 44 / 65 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 56%
- Humidity
- 79%
- Dew pointDew point
- 52 °F
- Visibility
- 11 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 37
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.25 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 51° | 46° | 46° | 51° | 63° | 64° | 58° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 E | 3 NE | 3 NNE | 5 NNE | 10 ENE | 9 E | 5 ESE | 5 ESE |
| Gusts | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Waves | 2.8 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 58° 5 ESE 2.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 54° 5 ESE 2.2 ft
- 12:00 am 54° 5 ESE 2.1 ft
- 3:00 am 52° 5 ESE 2.0 ft
- 6:00 am 52° 3 ESE 2.0 ft
- 9:00 am 53° 1 NNE 1.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 66° 2 S 1.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 67° 4 SW 1.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 44 / 65 °F | 11 mph ENE | 2.8 ft | 11:49 am | |
| Thu 29 | 50 / 67 °F | 5 mph SSE | 2.1 ft | 12:14 am · 12:41 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 50 / 72 °F | 9 mph WNW | 2.4 ft | 1:09 am · 1:38 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 41 / 60 °F | 8 mph N | 2.4 ft | 2:10 am · 2:39 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 45 / 63 °F | 4 mph SSE | 1.6 ft | 2:16 am · 2:44 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 49 / 66 °F | 5 mph SSE | 1.4 ft | 3:27 am · 3:54 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 51 / 67 °F | 9 mph E | 1.7 ft | 4:38 am · 5:02 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 53 / 67 °F | 11 mph E | 2.4 ft | 5:41 am · 6:03 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 55 / 67 °F | 12 mph ESE | 4.2 ft | 6:34 am · 6:55 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 51 / 65 °F | 11 mph WNW | 6.6 ft | 7:22 am · 7:43 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 47 / 62 °F | 11 mph NW | 3.7 ft | 8:06 am · 8:27 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 59 °F | 9 mph NNW | 3.1 ft | 8:46 am · 9:09 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 38 / 59 °F | 8 mph N | 2.2 ft | 9:25 am · 9:48 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 37 / 61 °F | 6 mph NE | 1.8 ft | 10:01 am · 10:26 pm |
- Thu 29 Mainly clear 50° / 67° 2.1 ft
- Fri 30 Clear sky 50° / 72° 2.4 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 41° / 60° 2.4 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 45° / 63° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 49° / 66° 1.4 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 51° / 67° 1.7 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 53° / 67° 2.4 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (63 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 6:00 pm (local time).
The sun in Cape May Court House
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:24 am
- Full dark 7:02 pm
- Civil dawn 6:55 am
- Civil dusk 6:31 pm
- Solar noon 12:43 pm (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 41 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:26 pm
- Full dark 7:02 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,784 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Cape May Court House
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:34–3:34 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:06–4:06 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:59–10:59 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:10–8:10 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Cape May Court House
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Avalon Fishing Pier 5.7 mi
- Observation Pier 5.8 mi
- Jetty 4.5 mi
- Jetty 4.7 mi
- Boat ramp 4.0 mi
- 57th Street Boat Launch 4.5 mi
- Boat ramp 4.6 mi
- Bidwell Creek | A Haven Marina Resort 3.4 mi
- Stone Harbor Marina 3.5 mi
- Peace Token Fishing Tackle 3.0 mi
- Big John's Bait & Tackle 3.4 mi
- Fuel dock 3.6 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Nearest lighthouse
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse 5.5 mi south
- Light
- A white flash every 10 s · Fl W 10s
- Range
- 24 nautical miles (28 mi)
- Light height
- 56 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 56 ft
- Built
- 1874
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Cape May Court HouseTides nearby
- Whitesboro3.5 mi
- Stone Harbor4.2 mi
- Swainton4.2 mi
- Goshen4.4 mi
- West Wildwood5.5 mi
- North Wildwood5.8 mi
- Avalon5.8 mi
- Wildwood6.3 mi
- Miami Beach6.9 mi
- Villas7.2 mi
Cape May Court House at a glance
- Town or city of about 5,338 people. Coordinates: 39.083° N, 74.824° W.
- It is 119 mi south of Newark, the main place in New Jersey. The sun rises at the same time and sets 5 min later than in Newark.
- The nearest tide station, Dias Creek, is 3.4 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Reubens Wharf (2.3 mi), Cooks Beach (4.2 mi), Whale Harbor (4.4 mi), Seven Mile Beach (4.6 mi).
Questions about Cape May Court HouseQuestions
What time is high tide today in Cape May Court House?
Today in Cape May Court House there is high tide at 11:49 am (2.5 ft) and low tides at 7:23 am and 8:15 pm. Tide coefficient 86.
What time is sunset today in Cape May Court House?
At 6:03 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:31 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Cape May Court House?
At 7:24 am. First light comes at 6:25 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:34–3:34 am, Minor 9:59–10:59 am, Major 2:06–4:06 pm, Minor 7:10–8:10 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Cape May Court House?
Overcast, from 44 °F to 65 °F, with a light breeze from the east-southeast (5 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Cape May Court House?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.2 ft waves with a period of 6.6 s from the east. The water is 61.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Cape May Court House?
The best time to visit Cape May Court House is from May to September: highs of 72 °F to 85 °F, about 10 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Dias Creek (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).