Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Charles Harbor, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Charles Harbor, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 02m at 5:34 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:34 am (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8632366
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Charles Harbor, VA Tides - Oct 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:402.45:212.811:010.66:596:47Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:552.56:252.712:010.612:080.67:006:45Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:532.67:162.712:530.51:080.57:016:44Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:412.88:002.71:390.52:010.57:026:43Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:242.98:402.72:210.42:490.47:036:41New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:033.09:162.62:590.43:330.47:046:40New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:393.09:512.63:340.44:110.47:056:38New Moon7Sat
8Sun10:133.010:252.54:070.44:470.57:056:37New Moon8Sun
9Mon10:463.010:592.44:370.45:220.57:066:35Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:222.911:362.35:090.55:570.67:076:34Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:002.85:420.66:370.77:086:32Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:172.212:422.76:210.77:210.87:096:31Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri1:002.21:272.67:060.88:110.97:106:30First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:472.12:152.58:000.99:040.97:116:28First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:382.13:082.58:590.910:000.97:126:27First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:372.14:082.510:040.910:560.87:136:25First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:432.35:122.511:100.811:480.67:146:24Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:452.56:092.612:120.67:156:23Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:392.77:012.712:370.41:080.47:166:21Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:293.07:512.81:240.32:020.37:176:20Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:183.28:412.82:110.12:560.17:176:19Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:073.49:312.82:580.03:470.07:186:18Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:573.510:202.73:46-0.14:380.07:196:16Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:473.511:112.74:33-0.15:290.07:206:15Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:393.45:23-0.16:240.27:216:14Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:042.612:353.26:160.17:240.37:226:13Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:022.51:343.07:170.28:280.47:236:11Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:032.42:352.88:250.49:320.57:246:10Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:082.32:412.68:360.59:340.56:255:09Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:232.43:532.59:480.510:310.56:265:08Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:342.54:572.410:550.511:210.46:275:07Waning Crescent31Tue
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 8:34 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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