Cape May Tides And NOAA Station 8536110
Use NOAA CO-OPS station 8536110 as the Cape May tide-table reference. Read predicted time and height together, keep water level separate from inlet current, and verify live observations, marine forecasts, alerts, access, and the exact beach, inlet, or bay water before the trip.
- Official station reference
- NOAA CO-OPS station 8536110 at Cape May, New Jersey.
- What the table provides
- Predicted high and low times and heights for the selected date, time zone, and vertical datum.
- Available station context
- NOAA lists tide predictions, water levels, meteorological data, datums, and forecast-system context for station 8536110.
- What to verify separately
- Inlet-current timing, surf and marine conditions, active alerts, access, and the exact water you plan to fish.
- Safety boundary
- A prediction table does not replace active warnings, observations, inlet judgment, or posted closure and access information.
- Next measurement
- Recheck the target query and close variants on 2026-08-06.
Start With NOAA Cape May Station 8536110
NOAA CO-OPS identifies station 8536110 at Cape May and provides tide predictions, water levels, meteorological data, station datums, and other available products for that location. Confirm the station identifier, date, time zone, and datum before comparing Cape May tide tables.
For saved-spot application around the inlet, beach, and bay, open Cape May fishing conditions.
Read Time And Height As One Prediction
Each predicted high or low combines a time with a height referenced to a selected datum. Read both values before judging the size and direction of the water-level change. TideCue uses that sequence as trip context rather than claiming that a particular high or low guarantees a bite.
Tide Height Is Not Cape May Inlet Current
Water-level predictions and tidal-current predictions describe different processes. High or low water at the station does not automatically identify slack current or the strongest flow inside Cape May Inlet. Use the appropriate official current prediction when current timing affects navigation or fishing.
Match The Station Reference To The Water
A station reference at Cape May should not be treated as an exact minute-by-minute answer for every ocean beach, inlet edge, harbor, back-bay creek, or Delaware Bay destination. Local bathymetry, exposure, and distance from the station matter, so confirm the nearest appropriate official product for the saved water.
Separate The Table From Live Marine Conditions
The tide table is a prediction. Wind, waves, pressure, and other conditions can change observed water levels, surf exposure, and safe access. Check current station observations, the National Weather Service forecast, alerts, and the site itself close to departure. Safety signals override the planned window.
Build A Cape May Fishing Window
Combine the predicted water-level change with inlet-current context, wind, surf or bay exposure, daylight, access, target species, and the exact structure you plan to fish. This keeps the station useful without extending its prediction beyond what the source supports.
Use TideCue tide-chart guidancefor a consistent interpretation.
Common questions
Which tide station does this Cape May page use?
This page uses NOAA CO-OPS station 8536110 at Cape May, New Jersey. Confirm the nearest appropriate official station for water farther into the back bays or Delaware Bay.
What does a Cape May tide table show?
It shows predicted high and low event times and heights for a selected date, time zone, and datum. It does not replace live weather, surf, alert, or access checks.
Does high or low tide equal slack current in Cape May Inlet?
Not necessarily. Water-level turns and tidal-current turns are different products and can occur at different times. Use an appropriate official current prediction when slack timing matters.
Does one Cape May station time apply to every beach and bay?
No. Use station 8536110 as a reference and verify the nearest appropriate official prediction for the exact inlet, beach, harbor, back-bay, or Delaware Bay water.
Is incoming or outgoing tide better for Cape May fishing?
Neither is always better. The useful window depends on the structure, species, current, wind, surf or bay exposure, daylight, access, and the exact saved spot.
What should I check before leaving for Cape May?
Recheck the tide prediction, current observations, marine forecast, alerts, access, and local conditions because they can change after the static page is indexed.