Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Charles Harbor, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Charles Harbor, VA.
Next low tide : 11:02 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 38m at 4:40 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8632366
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Charles Harbor, VA Tides - Aug 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:572.71:282.87:26-0.18:020.16:088:11Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:492.62:232.88:200.09:060.26:098:10Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:442.43:212.89:160.010:130.36:108:09Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:442.34:272.710:140.111:200.36:118:08Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:542.25:372.711:160.26:128:07Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:042.26:402.812:230.312:160.26:138:06Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:052.27:352.81:210.31:130.26:138:05Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:002.38:252.82:150.22:070.26:148:04Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat8:492.49:102.83:030.22:590.26:158:03New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:342.49:502.83:470.23:450.26:168:02New Moon10Sun
11Mon10:142.510:272.74:250.24:270.26:178:00New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:512.511:032.65:000.25:070.36:187:59New Moon12Tue
13Wed11:282.511:392.55:340.25:450.46:197:58Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:072.56:070.36:260.56:197:57Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:162.412:462.56:410.47:090.66:207:56Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:562.31:272.57:190.57:570.66:217:54Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:372.22:092.58:000.58:470.76:227:53First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:202.12:552.58:450.69:400.76:237:52First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:092.03:472.59:350.610:370.76:247:51First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:062.04:472.510:310.611:360.76:247:49First Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:102.15:482.611:310.56:257:48Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:122.26:442.812:310.512:290.46:267:47Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:082.37:372.91:230.41:250.36:277:45Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:012.58:293.02:140.22:200.16:287:44Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:532.79:193.13:030.13:140.06:297:42Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:432.910:083.23:50-0.14:05-0.16:297:41Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:323.010:563.14:35-0.14:56-0.16:307:40Full Moon27Wed
28Thu11:223.111:463.05:21-0.15:49-0.16:317:38Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:133.16:09-0.16:450.16:327:37Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:372.91:073.17:000.07:470.26:337:35Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun1:312.72:033.07:550.18:520.36:347:34Third Quarter31Sun
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 7:51 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). This places Cape Charles Harbor, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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