Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Charles Harbor, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Charles Harbor, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 16m at 11:45 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:02 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8632366
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Charles Harbor, VA Tides - Dec 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:152.68:322.01:570.13:020.16:594:47Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:512.69:091.92:360.13:380.17:004:46Full Moon2Sat
3Sun9:262.69:461.93:130.14:110.27:014:46Full Moon3Sun
4Mon10:022.510:251.93:490.14:450.27:024:46Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:402.411:051.94:250.25:210.27:024:46Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:192.311:481.85:050.35:590.37:034:46Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:002.25:500.36:410.37:044:46Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:321.912:432.16:410.47:250.37:054:46Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:191.91:272.07:370.48:100.27:064:46Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:082.02:171.98:360.48:590.27:074:46Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:052.13:151.99:390.49:520.17:074:46Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:052.24:181.810:430.210:460.07:084:47Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:042.45:191.911:440.111:40-0.27:094:47Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:592.66:171.912:42-0.17:104:47Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:542.87:132.012:34-0.31:39-0.27:104:47New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:492.98:092.11:29-0.42:33-0.37:114:48New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:433.09:032.12:24-0.53:25-0.47:124:48New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:363.09:562.23:18-0.64:15-0.47:124:48New Moon18Mon
19Tue10:282.910:502.24:11-0.65:06-0.47:134:49Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:212.711:462.25:07-0.55:59-0.37:134:49Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:142.56:08-0.36:53-0.37:144:50Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:432.21:072.37:13-0.17:47-0.27:144:50First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:412.12:002.08:190.08:39-0.17:154:51First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:432.12:581.89:270.19:32-0.17:154:51First Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:512.14:041.610:340.210:250.07:164:52First Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:552.25:071.611:350.211:160.07:164:52Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:482.26:011.612:300.17:164:53Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:352.26:491.612:040.01:200.17:174:54Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:172.37:331.612:500.02:050.07:174:54Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:572.38:141.71:35-0.12:440.07:174:55Full Moon30Sat
31Sun8:342.38:501.72:17-0.13:19-0.17:184:56Full Moon31Sun
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 2:23 am — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Cape Charles Harbor, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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