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 2h 08m 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 - Feb 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:021.96:130.06:30-0.17:075:28Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:281.912:421.87:000.17:100.07:065:29First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:101.91:251.67:490.27:540.07:055:30First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:571.82:131.58:440.38:440.17:045:31First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:511.83:101.59:460.39:390.17:035:32First Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:551.84:161.510:480.310:380.07:025:33Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:591.95:191.611:440.211:34-0.17:015:34Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:542.16:141.712:340.07:005:36Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:452.27:051.912:27-0.21:22-0.16:595:37Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:322.47:532.01:19-0.42:08-0.36:585:38Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:182.58:392.22:09-0.52:51-0.56:575:39Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:022.69:252.32:57-0.63:32-0.66:565:40Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:472.610:112.43:43-0.74:15-0.66:555:41Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:322.510:592.54:31-0.74:59-0.66:545:42Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:192.411:502.55:22-0.65:47-0.66:535:43Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:092.36:18-0.46:39-0.56:525:44Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:432.41:012.17:19-0.37:35-0.46:505:45Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:402.41:571.98:23-0.18:36-0.36:495:46Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:452.33:031.89:330.09:42-0.26:485:47Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:012.24:231.810:430.010:50-0.26:475:48Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:152.35:351.811:470.011:53-0.26:455:49Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:162.36:351.912:43-0.16:445:50Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:082.47:262.012:50-0.31:35-0.26:435:51Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:542.48:102.11:43-0.32:20-0.26:425:52New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:352.48:502.22:30-0.32:59-0.36:405:53New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:112.49:252.23:12-0.33:34-0.36:395:54New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:442.39:592.33:49-0.34:07-0.26:385:55New Moon27Thu
28Fri10:182.210:342.24:25-0.24:38-0.26:365:56Waxing Crescent28Fri
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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