Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Charles Harbor, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Charles Harbor, VA.
Next low tide : 6:59 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 31m at 12:27 pm (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8632366
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Charles Harbor, VA Tides - Apr 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:572.67:192.412:44-0.11:250.06:507:25Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:542.78:142.61:45-0.22:18-0.16:487:26Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:452.79:052.72:42-0.33:07-0.26:477:27New Moon3Sat
4Sun9:332.79:502.83:35-0.33:52-0.36:467:28New Moon4Sun
5Mon10:162.610:332.84:22-0.34:33-0.26:447:29New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:572.511:142.85:07-0.35:13-0.26:437:30New Moon6Tue
7Wed11:382.411:552.75:51-0.15:520.06:417:31Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:192.36:350.06:330.16:407:32Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:372.61:022.17:220.27:170.36:387:32Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:212.41:462.08:120.48:060.46:377:33First Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:062.32:331.99:040.58:590.56:357:34First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:552.23:261.99:590.69:570.66:347:35First Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:532.14:301.910:570.611:000.66:337:36First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:022.15:362.011:510.66:317:37First Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:052.16:312.112:000.512:380.56:307:38Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:552.27:172.312:530.41:210.46:287:39Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat7:402.38:002.41:410.32:020.36:277:40Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:232.48:422.62:270.12:420.16:267:40Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:042.49:242.73:110.03:220.06:247:41Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:452.510:052.83:54-0.14:01-0.16:237:42Full Moon20Tue
21Wed10:272.510:482.94:36-0.14:41-0.16:227:43Full Moon21Wed
22Thu11:102.511:332.95:19-0.15:24-0.16:207:44Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:572.46:06-0.16:110.06:197:45Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:222.912:472.36:580.07:040.06:187:46Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:152.81:412.37:560.18:040.16:167:47Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:112.72:382.28:570.29:100.26:157:48Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:122.63:432.210:010.210:200.26:147:49Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:222.54:572.311:060.211:310.26:137:49Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:362.56:072.412:060.26:127:50Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:392.57:052.612:360.11:010.16:107:51Waning Crescent30Fri
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 3:43 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Cape Charles Harbor, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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