North Cape May tides today
- Tide now 0.4 ft ↑ rising · high 11:03 pm (4.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 10:00 pm–12:00 am average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 1:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 1.3 ft · 61 °F smooth · 5.5 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 59 °F from the ESE, gusts 14 · overcast
- Sun 7:23 am–6:04 pm 10 h 41 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:40 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:40 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:30 am–12:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in North Cape May there are high tides at 10:37 am (6.3 ft) and 11:03 pm (4.8 ft) and low tides at 4:01 am and 4:52 pm. Tide coefficient 84. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:03 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 7:40 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 smooth, with 1.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east-southeast (6 mph). Overcast, 59 °F.
Fishing in North Cape May today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 4:52 pm
- Major period 2:06–4:06 pm
- Sunset at 6:04 pm, golden hour from 5:26 pm
- Steady pressure (30.39 inHg), light offshore wind (7 mph) and calm sea (1.3 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 84 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:50 pm to 5:50 pm, combines the 4:52 pm low tide, a major period and sunset. Also worth a try from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, with the 10:37 am high tide and moonset, though with rising pressure. Also good from 10:00 pm to 12:00 am, with the 11:03 pm high tide.
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 North Cape May
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Calm for swimming: 1.4 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 4:52 pm: more sand
- Feels like 61 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (12 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.4 ft
1.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 60 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 12 mph
Offshore breeze (12 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 4:01 am
Low tide at 4:01 am and 4:52 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:37 am and 11:03 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 North Cape May
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- Higbee Beach 1.6 mi · S
- Sunset Beach 2.3 mi · S
- The Cove 3.8 mi · S
- Parking
- Sunray Beach 4.5 mi · N
- Two Mile Beach 5.9 mi · SE
- 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 North Cape May
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:01 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:37 am 6.3 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Low tide 4:52 pm 0.0 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:03 pm 4.8 ft · coef. 82
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 6 min to high tide at 11:03 pm.
Tide coefficient 84 for the 10:37 am high tide and 82 for the 11:03 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 6.4 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 (-0.7 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
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 25 to 28 (coefficient 86, 6.4 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 46, 3.6 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 4:01 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 10:37 am · 6.3 ft | Low tide 4:52 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:03 pm · 4.8 ft | Coef. 84 | 91% | Major periods 1:35 am · 2:06 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:24 am · 6:03 pm | Low tide 4:51 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:28 am · 6.2 ft | Low tide 5:47 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 11:57 pm · 4.6 ft | Coef. 80 | 84% | Major periods 2:39 am · 3:11 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:25 am · 6:01 pm | Low tide 5:45 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 12:24 pm · 6.0 ft | Low tide 6:46 pm · 0.4 ft | — | Coef. 74 | 74% | Major periods 3:43 am · 4:15 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:26 am · 6:00 pm | High tide 12:56 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 6:46 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 1:24 pm · 5.8 ft | Low tide 7:50 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 71 | 63% | Major periods 4:45 am · 5:15 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:27 am · 4:59 pm | High tide 1:01 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 6:52 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:29 pm · 5.5 ft | Low tide 7:56 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 66 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:43 am · 5:10 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:28 am · 4:58 pm | High tide 2:09 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 8:03 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 2:36 pm · 5.4 ft | Low tide 9:01 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 3:17 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 9:15 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 3:41 pm · 5.2 ft | Low tide 10:00 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 station (NOAA), 1.0 mi from North Cape May. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at North Cape May
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces northwest 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 Friday 30: 2.1 ft with a period of 4 s, from the northwest (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 5:57 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 North Cape May today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (4:52 pm): little current from 4:30 pm to 5:20 pm
- 1.2 ft swell at 5 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the west-northwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 4:01 am (3:40–4:20 am), high tide 10:37 am (10:20–11:00 am), low tide 4:52 pm (4:30–5:20 pm) and high tide 11:03 pm (10:40–11:30 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 60.3 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light 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, 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak current. Also good from 9:40 am to 11:00 am, with slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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 2.7 mi
- Wreck 6.5 mi
- Wreck 6.6 mi
- Wreck 6.9 mi
- Wreck 7.2 mi
- Wreck 7.7 mi
- Wreck 7.8 mi
- Delaware Bay 7.4 mi
- 7 - P3 and Dolphin 10 mi
- 7 10 mi
- 6 11 mi
- Atlantic Divers 2.9 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 North Cape May
Now in North Cape May
- Low / high
- 46 / 65 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 90%
- Humidity
- 73%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 13 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: −0.24 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 | 50° | 47° | 46° | 52° | 64° | 64° | 59° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 ESE | 5 ENE | 4 ENE | 5 NE | 10 E | 9 E | 6 ESE | 6 ESE |
| Gusts | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
| Waves | 1.6 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 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 59° 6 ESE 1.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 54° 6 ESE 1.2 ft
- 12:00 am 53° 5 ESE 1.2 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 6 ESE 1.2 ft
- 6:00 am 50° 5 ESE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 54° 2 E 1.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 64° 3 WSW 1.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 65° 3 SW 1.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 46 / 65 °F | 12 mph E | 1.6 ft | 10:37 am · 11:03 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 50 / 65 °F | 6 mph SSE | 1.2 ft | 11:28 am · 11:57 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 53 / 69 °F | 10 mph WNW | 2.1 ft | 12:24 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 45 / 59 °F | 9 mph N | 1.8 ft | 12:56 am · 1:24 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 48 / 62 °F | 5 mph SE | 1.4 ft | 1:01 am · 1:29 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 52 / 65 °F | 5 mph SSE | 1.0 ft | 2:09 am · 2:36 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 53 / 66 °F | 10 mph E | 1.5 ft | 3:17 am · 3:41 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 55 / 67 °F | 11 mph E | 1.9 ft | 4:19 am · 4:41 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 55 / 66 °F | 13 mph ESE | 3.4 ft | 5:14 am · 5:36 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 52 / 65 °F | 11 mph WNW | 5.6 ft | 6:04 am · 6:25 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 49 / 61 °F | 12 mph NW | 2.6 ft | 6:49 am · 7:11 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 44 / 59 °F | 11 mph NNW | 2.1 ft | 7:30 am · 7:53 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 39 / 58 °F | 8 mph N | 1.6 ft | 8:09 am · 8:33 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 38 / 61 °F | 7 mph NE | 1.1 ft | 8:47 am · 9:12 pm |
- Thu 29 Clear sky 50° / 65° 1.2 ft
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 53° / 69° 2.1 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 45° / 59° 1.8 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 48° / 62° 1.4 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 52° / 65° 1.0 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 53° / 66° 1.5 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 55° / 67° 1.9 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.
- 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 5:57 pm (local time).
The sun in North Cape May
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 5:26 pm
- Full dark 7:03 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,775 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in North Cape May
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
- 7:10–8:10 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 North Cape May
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- U.S. Coast Guard 4.3 mi
- Coast Guard Pier 4.3 mi
- Jetty 1.1 mi
- U.S. Coast Guard 5.6 mi
- Boat ramp 4.2 mi
- Boat ramp 6.8 mi
- Cape May Marina 3.3 mi
- Cape Island Marina 3.5 mi
- Hands Too Bait and Tackle 3.3 mi
- Villas Fishing Club 3.4 mi
- Off The Hook Bait & Tackle 3.4 mi
- Fuel dock 6.6 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.
Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 0.5 mi from shore and 12 ft at 3.1 mi.
From the shoreline (900 ft from North Cape May) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.5 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.5 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide.
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 3.4 mi south
- 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 North Cape MayTides nearby
- Cold Spring2.5 mi
- West Cape May3.1 mi
- Cape May Point3.2 mi
- Villas3.4 mi
- Miami Beach3.8 mi
- Cape May4.3 mi
- Diamond Beach5.9 mi
- Wildwood Crest6.7 mi
- Whitesboro6.7 mi
- West Wildwood7.3 mi
North Cape May at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,226 people. Coordinates: 38.982° N, 74.958° W.
- It is 128 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, is 1.0 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Higbee Beach (1.6 mi), Sunray Beach (4.5 mi).
Questions about North Cape MayQuestions
What time is high tide today in North Cape May?
Today in North Cape May there are high tides at 10:37 am (6.3 ft) and 11:03 pm (4.8 ft) and low tides at 4:01 am and 4:52 pm. Tide coefficient 84.
What time is sunset today in North Cape May?
At 6:04 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:31 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in North Cape May?
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 7:10–8:10 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in North Cape May?
Overcast, from 46 °F to 65 °F, with a light breeze from the east-southeast (6 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in North Cape May?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.3 ft waves with a period of 5.5 s from the east-southeast. The water is 60.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit North Cape May?
The best time to visit North Cape May 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 Cape May (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).