Cape May, NJ - Station ID: 8536110
| Established: | Oct 25, 1965 |
| Time Meridian: | 0° E |
| Present Installation: | Aug 22, 1990 |
| Date Removed: | N/A |
| Water Level Max (ref MHHW): | 3.53 ft. Jan 23, 2016 |
| Water Level Min (ref MLLW): | -3.02 ft. Jan 28, 1971 |
| Mean Range: | 4.85 ft. |
| Diurnal Range: | 5.44 ft. |
| Latitude | 38° 58.1' N |
| Longitude | 74° 57.6' W |
| NOAA Chart#: | 12316 |
| Met Site Elevation: | 10.6 ft. above MSL |
Sensor Information
| Sensor | Sensor ID | DCP# | Sensor Height | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acoustic WL | A1 | 1 | N/A | Enabled |
| Wind | C1 | 1 | 31.7 ft. above site Elevation | Enabled |
| Air Temperature | D1 | 1 | 18.5 ft. above site Elevation | Enabled |
| Water Temperature | E2 | 1 | 3.4 ft. below MLLW | Enabled |
| Barometric Pressure | F1 | 1 | 15.2 ft. above MSL | Enabled |
| Conductivity | G1 | 1 | N/A | Enabled |
| Tsunami WL | U1 | 1 | N/A | Enabled |
How to reach: To reach the tidal bench marks from U.S. Highway 9 just north of Cape May Village, proceed west on Lincoln Boulevard for approximately 4.0 km (2.5 mi) and then turn left into the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal. The bench marks are on the grounds of the terminal and along U.S. Highway 9. The tide gage and staff are at the south end of the dock between Ferry Slip # 1 and Ferry Slip # 2.