Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Charles Harbor, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Charles Harbor, VA.
Next low tide : 9:45 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 30m at 2:44 pm (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8632366
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Charles Harbor, VA Tides - Apr 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:091.96:240.46:220.45:496:26Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:352.212:531.97:110.57:130.45:486:27Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:222.21:421.98:030.58:090.55:466:28Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:162.12:381.98:590.59:120.55:456:28Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:182.13:442.09:580.510:180.45:436:29Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:242.24:482.110:550.411:200.25:426:30Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:232.35:452.411:470.25:406:31Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu6:162.46:372.612:170.112:370.05:396:32Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri7:072.57:272.81:11-0.11:25-0.15:386:33New Moon9Fri
10Sat7:572.68:173.02:04-0.32:13-0.35:366:34New Moon10Sat
11Sun8:462.69:063.12:55-0.43:01-0.45:356:35New Moon11Sun
12Mon9:342.69:563.13:44-0.43:48-0.45:336:36New Moon12Mon
13Tue10:232.610:473.14:35-0.34:36-0.35:326:36Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:152.511:422.95:28-0.25:30-0.25:306:37Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:102.46:270.06:29-0.15:296:38Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:402.81:082.37:290.17:350.15:286:39First Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:402.62:102.28:320.28:430.25:266:40First Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:472.43:222.29:360.39:540.25:256:41First Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:022.34:362.310:360.311:000.35:246:42Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:092.35:342.411:290.311:580.25:226:43Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:022.26:232.512:160.35:216:44Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu6:472.27:062.612:500.212:590.25:206:44Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:282.27:452.61:380.21:400.25:186:45Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:052.28:212.72:200.12:170.25:176:46Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:402.29:552.73:580.13:510.26:167:47Full Moon25Sun
26Mon10:152.210:302.74:330.14:240.26:157:48Full Moon26Mon
27Tue10:502.211:062.65:060.24:570.36:137:49Full Moon27Tue
28Wed11:262.111:432.55:390.25:320.36:127:50Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:052.16:150.36:100.46:117:51Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:242.512:462.16:550.46:550.56:107:52Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 6:14 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 minimum.

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 (46% illuminated). This places Cape Charles Harbor, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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