Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Charles Harbor, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Charles Harbor, VA.
Next low tide : in 6h 02m at 8:24 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 2:34 pm (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8632366
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Charles Harbor, VA Tides - Dec 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:473.29:122.42:35-0.53:30-0.46:584:47Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:383.210:032.43:25-0.54:21-0.46:594:46Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:303.110:562.34:15-0.45:14-0.37:004:46Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:232.911:522.25:08-0.36:10-0.17:014:46Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:172.76:06-0.17:080.07:024:46Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:492.11:112.47:090.18:060.17:034:46Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:472.12:062.28:150.29:020.17:044:46Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:512.03:072.09:220.39:570.27:054:46Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:002.14:131.910:270.310:470.27:064:46Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:002.15:111.911:250.311:320.17:064:46Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:482.25:581.812:170.37:074:46Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:302.36:401.812:130.11:040.27:084:46Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:082.47:201.812:520.11:470.17:094:47Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:462.47:591.91:310.02:270.07:094:47New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:222.58:371.92:090.03:030.07:104:47New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:592.59:151.92:45-0.13:360.07:114:47New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:352.59:521.93:21-0.14:10-0.17:114:48New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:122.410:311.93:57-0.14:450.07:124:48Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:512.411:131.84:360.05:240.07:134:49Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:332.311:591.95:190.06:080.07:134:49Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:182.26:090.16:560.07:144:49Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:471.91:062.27:060.17:47-0.17:144:50First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:391.91:582.18:070.18:40-0.17:154:50First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:362.02:572.09:130.19:37-0.27:154:51First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:412.24:042.010:220.010:35-0.37:164:52Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu4:472.35:092.011:28-0.111:32-0.47:164:52Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:482.56:102.012:30-0.37:164:53Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:452.77:082.112:28-0.51:30-0.47:174:53Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:412.88:042.11:24-0.62:26-0.57:174:54Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:342.98:572.12:18-0.73:17-0.67:174:55Full Moon30Mon
31Tue9:252.99:492.13:10-0.74:06-0.67:174:56Full Moon31Tue
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 11:29 am — 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (55% illuminated). This places Cape Charles Harbor, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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