Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Charles Harbor, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Charles Harbor, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 17m at 3:35 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:44 pm (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8632366
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Charles Harbor, VA Tides - Mar 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:542.210:082.23:59-0.14:12-0.16:355:57New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:262.110:422.24:32-0.14:40-0.16:335:58Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:592.011:172.25:060.05:100.06:325:59Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:341.911:552.25:440.15:450.06:316:00Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:121.86:260.26:250.16:296:01Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:362.112:541.77:150.37:120.26:286:02First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:232.11:431.68:100.48:070.26:266:03First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:182.12:431.69:140.49:100.26:256:04First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:272.13:571.610:250.410:200.16:236:05First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:422.25:091.811:300.211:270.06:226:06Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:482.46:112.012:280.16:216:07Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:452.67:072.312:29-0.21:21-0.16:196:08Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:392.77:592.51:28-0.42:10-0.36:186:09Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:292.88:492.72:24-0.62:56-0.46:166:10Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:162.89:382.93:16-0.63:39-0.56:156:11Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:022.710:262.94:07-0.64:23-0.56:136:12Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:492.511:162.94:58-0.55:08-0.46:126:12Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:372.35:53-0.35:57-0.36:106:13Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:082.712:272.16:51-0.16:50-0.16:096:14Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:022.61:201.97:530.27:500.16:076:15Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:022.42:201.89:000.38:560.26:066:16Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:152.23:391.710:090.410:090.36:046:17Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:372.25:021.811:130.411:160.36:036:18Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:412.26:001.912:060.46:016:19Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:312.26:462.012:140.312:530.46:006:20Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:132.27:262.11:050.21:330.35:586:21Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:502.38:012.31:500.12:080.25:576:21New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:232.38:342.42:290.12:390.15:556:22New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:542.39:062.53:050.03:080.15:546:23New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:262.29:382.53:370.13:360.15:526:24New Moon30Wed
31Thu9:582.210:112.54:090.14:050.15:516:25Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 6:39 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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