Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Charles Harbor, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Charles Harbor, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:33 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 31m at 2:07 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8632366
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Charles Harbor, VA Tides - Jun 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:032.56:11-0.26:17-0.25:458:18Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:262.912:592.57:07-0.27:19-0.15:448:18Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:212.81:562.58:04-0.18:240.05:448:19First Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:172.62:552.59:010.09:300.15:448:20First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:142.43:572.59:570.110:360.25:438:20First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:172.25:032.510:520.111:400.25:438:21First Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:242.16:042.611:450.15:438:21Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:242.06:552.612:380.212:350.25:438:22Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:152.07:412.61:310.21:230.25:438:23Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:022.08:242.62:200.22:080.25:438:23Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:452.09:042.63:060.22:520.25:428:24Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:262.19:422.63:460.23:340.25:428:24Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:042.110:182.64:220.14:120.25:428:24Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:412.110:552.54:560.14:490.25:428:25Full Moon14Tue
15Wed11:192.111:332.55:290.25:260.35:428:25Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:582.16:040.26:060.45:428:26Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:122.412:392.16:400.26:500.45:438:26Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:522.31:212.27:200.37:380.55:438:26Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:342.22:042.28:030.38:310.55:438:27Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:182.12:502.38:480.29:260.55:438:27Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:062.13:422.49:370.210:260.45:438:27Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:022.04:402.510:310.211:280.35:438:27Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:052.05:412.611:270.15:448:28Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:072.16:392.812:280.212:240.05:448:28Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:072.27:362.91:270.01:22-0.15:448:28Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:062.38:343.12:24-0.12:19-0.25:448:28New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:032.49:293.13:20-0.23:17-0.35:458:28New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:592.510:233.14:12-0.34:13-0.45:458:28New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:532.611:163.05:02-0.45:07-0.45:468:28Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:472.65:53-0.36:04-0.35:468:28Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 5:20 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 36% 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 (36% 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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