Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Charles Harbor, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Charles Harbor, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 52m at 10:10 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:272.711:482.15:090.66:040.66:285:06Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:102.65:520.76:510.76:295:05Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:342.112:562.56:430.77:420.76:305:04First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:232.11:462.47:400.78:350.66:315:03First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:182.12:432.48:420.79:320.66:325:02First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:202.23:462.49:480.610:280.46:335:01First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:242.34:482.510:520.511:200.36:345:00Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:222.65:442.611:510.36:364:59Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:142.86:372.712:100.112:470.16:374:58Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:053.07:292.712:59-0.11:42-0.16:384:57Full Moon10Tue
11Wed7:563.28:212.71:49-0.22:35-0.26:394:57Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:463.39:112.72:37-0.33:27-0.36:404:56Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:373.410:032.63:26-0.34:18-0.26:414:55Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:293.310:562.54:15-0.35:12-0.16:424:54Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:233.111:522.45:08-0.26:100.06:434:54Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:202.96:070.07:120.16:444:53Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:522.31:182.77:120.28:150.26:454:52Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:542.22:202.58:200.39:160.36:464:52Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:042.23:292.49:300.410:150.36:474:51Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:182.34:382.310:380.411:070.36:484:50Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:172.45:332.211:370.411:530.26:494:50Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:062.56:192.212:290.36:504:49Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:482.57:002.112:350.21:170.36:514:49Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:262.67:382.11:140.12:000.26:524:49New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:022.78:152.11:510.12:390.26:534:48New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:362.78:502.12:270.13:150.16:544:48New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:102.79:262.13:000.13:480.16:554:47New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:462.610:032.03:330.14:210.26:564:47Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:222.610:422.04:080.24:560.26:574:47Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:012.511:231.94:450.25:350.26:584:47Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 1:19 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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