Tide conditions for Cape May surf spots
Cape May, New Jersey
Updated Refreshed hourly · Tide data refreshes every 30 minutes from NOAA stations.
A foot of tide swing can shut down one break and light up another in Cape May. These 3 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
Next High
06:00 PM
5 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 9:00 PM(5.0ft) | 3:00 AM(0.5ft) | -- | 3:00 PM(0.9ft) |
| Tomorrow | 10:00 AM(3.8ft) | 4:00 AM(0.6ft) | -- | 3:00 PM(0.8ft) |
| Thu, Jul 2 | 11:00 PM(4.9ft) | 4:00 PM(0.9ft) | -- | -- |
| Fri, Jul 3 | 11:00 AM(3.8ft) | -- | -- | -- |
| Sat, Jul 4 | -- | 5:00 AM(0.8ft) | -- | -- |
| Sun, Jul 5 | 1:00 PM(3.9ft) | -- | -- | -- |
| Mon, Jul 6 | 1:00 AM(4.4ft) | 7:00 PM(1.1ft) | -- | -- |
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Beach Tide Preferences
Each beach performs best at a specific tide range and direction. Plan your session around these windows.
Top spot recommendations
Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.
Featured Beaches
3 spots
Broadway Beach
IntermediateBroadway Beach faces south — unique in NJ — making NE winds offshore here when everywhere else is blown out.
Poverty Beach
AdvancedPoverty Beach sits on Cape May's east-facing shore, producing hollow A-frames on solid E-SE swells. Advanced surfers only.
The Cove (Cape May)
IntermediateThe Cove is a rare NJ point break producing left tubes on solid south swells. One of the East Coast's best-kept secrets.
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What to focus on today
- Annotated tide windows tied to specific breaks
- How lunar cycles reshape sandbars through the season
- Safety notes for rip-prone outbound tides
- Session planning tips for dawn patrol versus sunset
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Cape May
- Tide preferences vary by spot in Cape May. Generally, incoming mid-tides work well for most beaches, offering a good balance of wave shape and power. Check individual spot guides for specific tide recommendations.
- Tides significantly impact surf conditions in Cape May. Low tide can expose reefs and sandbars creating hollow waves, while high tide often creates softer, more forgiving waves. Mid-tide transitions typically offer the most consistent conditions.
- You can check tide charts for Cape May on Quiver's surf forecast pages, NOAA tide predictions, or various surf forecast apps. Quiver provides real-time tide information integrated with surf conditions for accurate session planning.
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