Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Charles Harbor, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Charles Harbor, VA.
Next low tide : 11:27 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 52m at 4:28 pm (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8632366
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Charles Harbor, VA Tides - Apr 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:522.46:122.312:210.15:496:26Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:452.67:052.512:39-0.11:11-0.15:476:27Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:372.77:562.81:34-0.22:00-0.25:466:28New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:262.88:452.92:27-0.42:47-0.45:446:29New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:142.89:333.03:18-0.53:32-0.45:436:30New Moon5Sun
6Mon10:022.710:233.14:08-0.54:18-0.45:416:31Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:512.611:153.04:59-0.45:07-0.35:406:31Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:432.55:55-0.26:00-0.25:396:32Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:092.912:382.36:560.06:590.05:376:33Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:072.71:352.28:000.18:030.15:366:34First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:082.52:402.19:060.39:110.25:346:35First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:222.43:582.110:120.310:210.35:336:36First Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:402.35:092.211:120.311:250.35:316:37Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:422.36:042.312:040.35:306:38Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:322.36:502.412:210.212:510.35:296:39Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:152.37:312.51:120.21:330.25:276:39Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:532.38:082.61:570.12:100.25:266:40Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:282.38:422.62:380.12:440.25:256:41Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:012.39:152.63:140.13:150.25:236:42Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:342.39:492.63:480.13:450.25:226:43Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:082.210:242.64:210.14:160.25:216:44Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:442.211:022.54:550.24:500.35:196:45Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:232.111:422.55:330.35:290.45:186:46Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:042.06:150.46:140.55:176:47Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:262.412:492.07:030.57:060.55:166:47Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:132.32:382.08:550.59:030.56:147:48Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:062.33:352.09:510.510:060.56:137:49Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:082.34:392.110:510.411:130.46:127:50Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:142.45:442.311:490.36:117:51Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:172.56:422.512:160.212:440.16:107:52Waning Crescent30Thu
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 7:57 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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