Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Charles Harbor, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Charles Harbor, VA.
Next low tide : 7:53 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 10m at 1:13 pm (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8632366
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Charles Harbor, VA Tides - Jan 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:162.311:402.05:13-0.35:53-0.37:184:57Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:582.26:02-0.16:37-0.27:184:58Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:251.912:402.06:530.07:20-0.17:184:58First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:101.91:231.87:470.28:040.07:184:59First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:571.82:091.78:430.38:500.07:185:00First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:501.83:031.59:440.39:400.17:185:01First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:521.84:061.510:440.310:320.07:185:02Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:521.95:061.511:390.211:220.07:185:03Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:442.05:591.612:280.17:185:04Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:312.16:481.712:10-0.11:140.07:185:05Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:162.37:351.812:58-0.21:57-0.27:185:06Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:592.48:191.91:44-0.32:38-0.37:175:07Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:412.49:032.02:30-0.43:17-0.47:175:08Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:232.59:462.13:14-0.53:56-0.57:175:09Full Moon14Tue
15Wed10:052.510:312.13:58-0.54:37-0.57:175:10Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:492.411:182.24:44-0.55:21-0.57:165:11Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:362.35:35-0.56:10-0.57:165:12Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:092.212:252.26:31-0.47:02-0.57:165:13Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:022.21:172.17:32-0.37:57-0.47:155:14Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:582.22:131.98:37-0.28:55-0.47:155:15Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:032.23:191.89:47-0.19:59-0.47:145:16Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:162.24:341.710:57-0.111:02-0.47:145:17Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:262.35:431.812:01-0.27:135:18Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:262.46:441.812:02-0.41:00-0.37:125:19Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:202.57:381.91:00-0.51:53-0.47:125:20New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:092.58:262.01:54-0.52:41-0.47:115:21New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:532.59:102.02:43-0.53:24-0.57:115:22New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:322.49:502.13:28-0.54:02-0.57:105:24New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:102.310:282.04:09-0.44:39-0.47:095:25Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:462.211:072.04:49-0.35:15-0.37:085:26Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:242.111:472.05:29-0.25:51-0.27:085:27Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 4:33 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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