Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Charles Harbor, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Charles Harbor, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 56m at 12:18 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 6:42 pm (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8632366
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Charles Harbor, VA Tides - Mar 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:062.46:281.912:480.06:365:57Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:042.67:252.212:46-0.31:41-0.26:345:58Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:572.78:172.41:45-0.52:29-0.46:335:59Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:462.89:072.62:40-0.73:15-0.56:316:00Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:332.79:552.73:32-0.73:58-0.66:306:01Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:192.610:442.84:22-0.74:41-0.66:296:02Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:052.411:342.75:14-0.55:26-0.46:276:03Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:532.26:10-0.36:15-0.36:266:03Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:262.612:422.07:09-0.17:09-0.16:246:04Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:202.41:341.88:120.18:070.16:236:05Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:202.32:351.69:190.39:120.26:216:06Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:362.13:591.610:280.410:240.36:206:07Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:562.15:171.711:310.411:300.36:196:08Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:572.16:131.812:240.46:176:09Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:452.26:581.912:260.21:090.36:166:10Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:262.27:382.01:160.11:490.26:146:11Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:022.28:132.22:000.12:230.16:136:12New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:342.38:452.32:380.02:530.16:116:13New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:052.39:172.43:130.03:200.06:106:14New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:362.29:492.43:450.03:480.06:086:15New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:082.110:232.44:170.04:170.06:076:15Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:422.110:582.44:510.14:490.16:056:16Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:182.011:372.45:290.25:260.16:046:17Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:591.96:120.36:090.26:026:18Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:222.312:441.87:030.47:010.36:016:19First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:122.31:361.88:010.48:000.35:596:20First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:102.32:391.89:070.49:070.35:586:21First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:212.33:541.910:170.410:200.25:566:22First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:372.45:062.111:220.311:280.05:556:23Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:432.56:072.312:180.15:536:24Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:402.67:032.612:31-0.21:10-0.15:526:24Waxing Gibbous31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8632366)

Common Questions About Cape Charles Harbor, VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Cape Charles Harbor, VA today?

Slack tide in Cape Charles Harbor, VA is approximately 3:30 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Cape Charles Harbor, VA?

Cape Charles Harbor, VA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Cape Charles Harbor, VA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Cape Charles Harbor, VA?

Tide predictions for Cape Charles Harbor, VA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Cape Charles Harbor, VA?

Tide data for Cape Charles Harbor, VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8632366. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8632366.

What is the moon phase in Cape Charles Harbor, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Cape Charles Harbor, VA is Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Cape Charles Harbor, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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