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 1h 53m 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 - May 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:132.67:372.81:160.01:36-0.16:087:53Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat8:082.78:303.02:13-0.22:27-0.26:077:54New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:012.79:223.23:09-0.33:18-0.36:067:55New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:522.710:133.24:02-0.44:07-0.46:057:56New Moon4Mon
5Tue10:432.711:043.24:54-0.44:56-0.36:047:56New Moon5Tue
6Wed11:342.611:573.15:46-0.35:46-0.26:037:57Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:282.56:41-0.26:41-0.16:027:58Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:522.91:242.47:410.07:420.16:017:59Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:492.72:212.38:410.18:470.26:008:00First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:472.53:222.29:420.39:540.35:598:01First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:522.44:322.210:420.311:010.45:588:02First Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:032.25:392.311:370.45:578:03First Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:062.26:332.312:030.412:270.45:568:03Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:562.27:182.412:570.31:110.35:558:04Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:392.27:582.51:460.31:510.35:558:05Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat8:182.28:352.62:320.22:300.35:548:06Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:562.29:112.63:130.23:060.25:538:07Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:322.29:472.73:500.23:410.25:528:08Full Moon18Mon
19Tue10:082.210:222.74:250.14:140.25:528:09Full Moon19Tue
20Wed10:442.110:592.64:580.24:490.35:518:09Full Moon20Wed
21Thu11:212.111:372.65:330.25:250.35:508:10Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:012.16:100.26:050.45:498:11Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:182.512:442.16:510.36:510.45:498:12Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:022.41:292.17:380.37:440.45:488:12Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:492.42:182.18:290.38:410.45:488:13Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:402.43:112.29:220.39:430.45:478:14Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:362.34:112.310:170.210:490.35:478:15Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:402.35:152.511:150.111:540.25:468:15Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:442.46:152.712:100.05:468:16Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:442.47:122.912:550.01:05-0.15:458:17Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun7:412.58:073.01:54-0.11:58-0.25:458:18Waning Crescent31Sun
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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