Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Charles Harbor, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Charles Harbor, VA.
Next low tide : 3:35 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 39m at 9:18 am (2.6 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 - Nov 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:582.46:112.412:200.66:285:06Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:372.66:502.312:270.51:060.56:295:05Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:122.77:262.31:030.41:490.56:305:04Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:462.88:012.31:360.42:270.46:315:03Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:202.88:372.32:090.33:030.46:325:02Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:542.89:122.22:420.33:360.46:335:01Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:292.89:492.23:150.34:090.46:345:00Full Moon7Mon
8Tue10:052.810:272.13:500.34:440.46:354:59Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:442.711:102.14:270.45:250.56:364:59Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:282.611:562.05:100.56:120.56:374:58Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:162.66:000.57:050.66:384:57Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:482.01:082.56:590.68:020.56:404:56Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:442.12:042.58:030.59:000.46:414:55Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:462.13:082.49:120.59:580.36:424:55Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:542.34:152.410:220.410:530.26:434:54Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:582.65:162.511:260.211:450.06:444:53Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:542.86:122.512:270.06:454:52Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:473.07:062.512:35-0.11:25-0.16:464:52New Moon18Fri
19Sat7:393.27:592.51:25-0.22:20-0.26:474:51New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:303.38:502.42:15-0.33:12-0.26:484:51New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:203.39:402.33:04-0.34:02-0.26:494:50New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:103.110:302.23:52-0.24:53-0.16:504:50Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:013.011:232.14:42-0.15:460.16:514:49Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:542.75:360.16:430.26:524:49Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:182.112:472.56:370.27:390.36:534:48First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:142.01:392.37:420.48:340.46:544:48First Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:132.02:352.18:480.59:260.46:554:48First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:192.03:362.09:550.510:150.46:564:47First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:242.14:361.910:560.510:590.36:574:47Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:152.25:251.911:490.411:390.36:584:47Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 12:26 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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