Cape May Point tides today
- Tide now 0.5 ft ↑ rising · high 11:00 pm (4.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 10:00 pm–12:00 am average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 2:00–5:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 1.8 ft · 61 °F slight · 6.1 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 7 mph · 59 °F from the E, gusts 14 · overcast
- Sun 7:23 am–6:04 pm 10 h 41 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:41 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:41 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:30 am–12:20 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Cape May Point there are high tides at 10:35 am (6.4 ft) and 11:00 pm (4.7 ft) and low tides at 3:57 am and 4:49 pm. Tide coefficient 86. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:00 pm. The sun rises at 7:23 am and sets at 6:04 pm: 10 h 41 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:41 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:35 am to 3:35 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 1.8 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east (7 mph). Overcast, 59 °F.
Fishing in Cape May Point today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 4:49 pm
- Major period 2:06–4:06 pm
- Sunset at 6:04 pm, golden hour from 5:27 pm
- Steady pressure (30.39 inHg), light onshore wind (8 mph) and some swell (1.8 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, 3:50 pm to 5:50 pm, combines the 4:49 pm low tide, a major period, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also worth a try from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, with the 10:35 am high tide, moonset and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also good from 10:00 pm to 12:00 am, with the 11:00 pm high tide, a light onshore breeze 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 Point
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Calm for swimming: 2.0 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 4:49 pm: more sand
- Feels like 61 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.0 ft
2.0 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 13 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph).
- Tide & sand 3:57 am
Low tide at 3:57 am and 4:49 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:35 am and 11:00 pm.
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 Point
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- Sunset Beach 0.8 mi · N
- Higbee Beach 1.5 mi · N
- The Cove 1.9 mi · E
- Parking
- Two Mile Beach 6.0 mi · E
- Parking
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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Tides in Cape May Point
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:57 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:35 am 6.4 ft · coef. 86
- ▼ Low tide 4:49 pm 0.0 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:00 pm 4.7 ft · coef. 84
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 4 min to high tide at 11:00 pm.
Tide coefficient 86 for the 10:35 am high tide and 84 for the 11:00 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 6.5 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large 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 (6.5 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-0.9 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, 6.5 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 44, 3.4 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 · 6:04 pm | Low tide 3:57 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 10:35 am · 6.4 ft | Low tide 4:49 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:00 pm · 4.7 ft | Coef. 86 | 91% | Major periods 1:35 am · 2:06 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:24 am · 6:03 pm | Low tide 4:44 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:27 am · 6.3 ft | Low tide 5:44 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 11:55 pm · 4.5 ft | Coef. 81 | 84% | Major periods 2:39 am · 3:11 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:25 am · 6:01 pm | Low tide 5:38 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 12:24 pm · 6.1 ft | Low tide 6:44 pm · 0.4 ft | — | Coef. 75 | 74% | Major periods 3:43 am · 4:15 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:26 am · 6:00 pm | High tide 12:56 am · 4.3 ft | Low tide 6:39 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 1:25 pm · 5.9 ft | Low tide 7:49 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 72 | 63% | Major periods 4:45 am · 5:15 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:27 am · 4:59 pm | High tide 1:02 am · 4.3 ft | Low tide 6:46 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:30 pm · 5.6 ft | Low tide 7:54 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:43 am · 5:10 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:28 am · 4:58 pm | High tide 2:13 am · 4.3 ft | Low tide 7:57 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 2:40 pm · 5.4 ft | Low tide 8:58 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 65 | 41% | Major periods 5:36 am · 6:01 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:29 am · 4:57 pm | High tide 3:24 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 9:10 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 3:48 pm · 5.2 ft | Low tide 9:57 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 67 | 30% | Major periods 6:25 am · 6:48 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 Cape May Point station (NOAA), 0.7 mi from Cape May Point. 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 Point
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 2.3 ft with a period of 5 s, from the north (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 5:56 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).
Surf in Cape May Point today
Surf today
Poor- 1.3–2.0 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.4 ft swell at 8 s from the east-southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (5 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 10:35 am)
- Light: First light 6:55 am · sunrise 7:23 am · sunset 6:04 pm · last light 6:31 pm
- Tide: low 3:57 am (-0.1 ft), high 10:35 am (6.4 ft), low 4:49 pm (0.0 ft) and high 11:00 pm (4.7 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 60.4 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit.
- Energy: 20 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 10:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 11:00 am to 12:00 pm can also work, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Cape May Point today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (10:35 am): little current from 10:10 am to 10:50 am
- 1.4 ft swell at 7 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (8 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 3:57 am (3:40–4:12 am), high tide 10:35 am (10:10–10:50 am), low tide 4:49 pm (4:30–5:10 pm) and high tide 11:00 pm (10:30–11:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 60.4 °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 7:41 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:10 am to 11:30 am, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:30 pm to 5:10 pm, with slack water at low tide, 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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- SS Atlantus 0.5 mi
- Wreck 6.1 mi
- Wreck 6.2 mi
- Wreck 6.6 mi
- Wreck 6.9 mi
- Wreck 7.0 mi
- Wreck 7.2 mi
- Wreck 7.3 mi
- Delaware Bay 9.3 mi
- 7 - P3 and Dolphin 9.3 mi
- 7 9.3 mi
- Atlantic Divers 3.7 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 Point
Now in Cape May Point
- Low / high
- 46 / 64 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 85%
- Humidity
- 76%
- Dew pointDew point
- 52 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 47
- 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: −0.24 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° | 47° | 47° | 52° | 64° | 64° | 59° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 E | 5 NE | 4 NNE | 6 NNE | 11 ENE | 10 E | 7 E | 6 E |
| Gusts | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
| Waves | 2.2 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.7 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 59° 7 E 1.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 55° 6 E 1.7 ft
- 12:00 am 54° 5 E 1.7 ft
- 3:00 am 53° 6 E 1.6 ft
- 6:00 am 52° 4 E 1.6 ft
- 9:00 am 55° 3 ENE 1.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 63° 3 WSW 1.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 64° 3 S 1.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 46 / 64 °F | 13 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | 10:35 am · 11:00 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 50 / 64 °F | 6 mph SSE | 1.7 ft | 11:27 am · 11:55 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 56 / 68 °F | 10 mph WNW | 2.3 ft | 12:24 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 47 / 59 °F | 11 mph N | 2.2 ft | 12:56 am · 1:25 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 52 / 62 °F | 5 mph SE | 1.4 ft | 1:02 am · 1:30 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 55 / 64 °F | 6 mph SSE | 1.1 ft | 2:13 am · 2:40 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 56 / 65 °F | 10 mph E | 1.5 ft | 3:24 am · 3:48 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 56 / 65 °F | 12 mph E | 2.0 ft | 4:27 am · 4:49 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 57 / 65 °F | 15 mph ESE | 3.7 ft | 5:20 am · 5:41 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 55 / 64 °F | 12 mph W | 6.3 ft | 6:08 am · 6:29 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 51 / 61 °F | 13 mph NW | 2.6 ft | 6:52 am · 7:13 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 48 / 58 °F | 14 mph NNW | 2.1 ft | 7:32 am · 7:55 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 47 / 56 °F | 15 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | 8:11 am · 8:34 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 49 / 58 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.1 ft | 8:47 am · 9:12 pm |
- Thu 29 Mainly clear 50° / 64° 1.7 ft
- Fri 30 Clear sky 56° / 68° 2.3 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 47° / 59° 2.2 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 52° / 62° 1.4 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 55° / 64° 1.1 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 56° / 65° 1.5 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 56° / 65° 2.0 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: a bit warmer, a bit wetter and a slightly warmer sea. 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 5:56 pm (local time).
The sun in Cape May Point
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:24 am
- Full dark 7:03 pm
- Civil dawn 6:55 am
- Civil dusk 6:31 pm
- Solar noon 12:44 pm (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 41 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:27 pm
- Full dark 7:03 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,774 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Cape May Point
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:35–3:35 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
- 7:11–8:11 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 Point
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- U.S. Coast Guard 4.3 mi
- Coast Guard Pier 4.4 mi
- Jetty 2.1 mi
- U.S. Coast Guard 5.4 mi
- Boat ramp 4.1 mi
- Boat ramp 8.2 mi
- Cape May Marina 3.1 mi
- Cape Island Marina 3.5 mi
- Jim's Bait & Tackle 3.4 mi
- Hands Too Bait and Tackle 3.7 mi
- Off The Hook Bait & Tackle 3.8 mi
- Fuel dock 8.0 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 380 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.35 mi. Right off the beach it already drops to about 14 ft.
From the shoreline (0.55 mi from Cape May Point) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep380 ft
- 33 ft deep0.35 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 14 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 0.35 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 3.1 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Cape May Lighthouse 0.6 mi southeast
- Light
- A white flash every 15 s · Fl W 15s
- Range
- 24 nautical miles (28 mi)
- Light height
- 164 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 157 ft
- Built
- 1823
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Cape May PointTides nearby
- West Cape May1.5 mi
- North Cape May3.2 mi
- Cape May3.4 mi
- Cold Spring3.5 mi
- Diamond Beach6.5 mi
- Villas6.5 mi
- Miami Beach6.9 mi
- Wildwood Crest7.7 mi
- West Wildwood9.0 mi
- Wildwood9.1 mi
Cape May Point at a glance
- Town or city of about 281 people. Coordinates: 38.937° N, 74.969° W.
- It is 131 mi south of Newark, the main place in New Jersey. The sun rises at the same time and sets 6 min later than in Newark.
- The nearest tide station, Cape May Point, is 0.7 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Higbee Beach (1.5 mi).
Questions about Cape May PointQuestions
What time is high tide today in Cape May Point?
Today in Cape May Point there are high tides at 10:35 am (6.4 ft) and 11:00 pm (4.7 ft) and low tides at 3:57 am and 4:49 pm. Tide coefficient 86.
What time is sunset today in Cape May Point?
At 6:04 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:31 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Cape May Point?
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 1:35–3:35 am, Minor 9:59–10:59 am, Major 2:06–4:06 pm, Minor 7:11–8:11 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Cape May Point?
Overcast, from 46 °F to 64 °F, with a light breeze from the east (7 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Cape May Point?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.8 ft waves with a period of 6.1 s from the east-southeast. The water is 60.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Cape May Point?
The best time to visit Cape May Point is from May to September: highs of 72 °F to 85 °F, about 11 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 Cape May Point (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).