Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Charles Harbor, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Charles Harbor, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 17m at 3:10 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:21 pm (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8632366
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Charles Harbor, VA Tides - May 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:252.46:012.611:560.16:097:53Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:282.46:582.712:310.112:490.16:087:53Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:232.47:502.81:300.01:390.06:067:54Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:142.48:382.92:250.02:270.06:057:55Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:012.39:222.93:150.03:130.06:047:56Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:452.310:042.94:010.03:560.06:037:57Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:252.310:442.84:430.04:370.16:027:58Full Moon7Tue
8Wed11:052.211:232.75:230.15:160.26:017:59Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:452.26:020.25:560.36:008:00Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:042.612:272.16:430.36:400.45:598:01Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:472.41:112.17:270.47:290.55:588:01Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:312.31:562.08:120.58:220.65:578:02Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:162.22:432.18:580.59:180.65:578:03Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:042.13:352.19:440.510:170.65:568:04Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:582.04:322.210:330.511:170.65:558:05Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:572.05:292.311:220.45:548:06Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:542.06:212.512:120.512:100.35:538:07Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:462.17:092.61:030.412:570.25:528:07Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:352.27:572.81:530.21:440.15:528:08Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:242.28:452.92:420.12:330.05:518:09New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:132.39:333.03:300.03:22-0.15:508:10New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:022.410:223.04:16-0.14:11-0.15:508:11New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:512.411:123.05:03-0.15:00-0.25:498:11Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:422.45:52-0.15:53-0.15:488:12Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:042.912:362.46:45-0.16:510.05:488:13Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:592.81:322.47:410.07:540.05:478:14Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:542.72:302.58:380.09:000.15:478:15First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:512.53:302.59:350.110:080.25:468:15First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:522.34:372.510:320.111:150.25:468:16First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:592.25:422.611:280.15:458:17Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:042.16:392.712:180.212:210.15:458:17Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 6:15 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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